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The owner of Cadbury\u2019s Irish operation is seeking to cut 70 jobs at its Dublin plant.<\/p>\nThe owner of Cadbury\u2019s Irish operation is seeking to cut 70 jobs at its Dublin plant.<\/p>\n
Representatives from trade unions SIPTU and Unite said they will meet the management of Mondelez Ireland early next week to discuss the threatened job losses at the Coolock confectionery facility in north Dublin.<\/p>\n
Some 380 people are employed at the plant.<\/p>\n
SIPTU organizer Colm Casserly said members were \u201cdeeply unhappy\u201d with the announcement by management.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are currently consulting our members prior to a meeting with management, which will take place at the earliest opportunity next week,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt this meeting, SIPTU and Unite representatives will make clear our members\u2019 position and seek to minimize the number of job losses at the plant.\u201d<\/p>\n
He added: \u201cWorkers at the plant have, over recent years, agreed to the major restructuring of operations and changes in work practices.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn light of this, the current approach of management is unacceptable and once again raises fears concerning its long-term commitment to this plant and its workforce.\u201d<\/p>\n