Strike threat at Drogheda newspapers

Staff at the Drogheda Independent group of newspapers have voted for strike action in support of colleagues who have been made redundant or placed on a three-day week. Five members of the Unite trade union, all women who work in administration and sales, were summoned by Independent News and Media managers. Two were told that they were to be made redundant and three were to have their working week reduced by 40%. (Via Irish Times)