This week saw the decision of Aviva to cut 950 jobs in Ireland over the next 2 years. Needless to say this was a huge blow to a country struggling to emerge from a economic recession. Sadly job losses have been a recurring theme in the nation's story and there is no sign of this abiding anytime soon. Taoiseach Enda Kenny spoke of his disappointment at the news saying it "is a huge shock to those directly involved'.
Aviva maintains this decision is necessary in order to make "a stronger leaner business". It is estimated that there will be 770 redundancies from the Irish bases involving Dublin, Cork and Galway. 180 job loses are expected to hit Aviva Europe. It has been described as a "cost saving exercise" which is planned for next March. This is all very well and good for the fat cats at the top but these cost efficient measures are people's livelihoods.
Aviva staff who are members of the UNITE trade union have expressed interest in industrial action and who can blame them? They are eager to have their say and make their voices known. It is a great shock especially as people were beginning to hope we were starting to make progress. Things have been bleak on the economy front for a long long time and this is a further setback.
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Is it any wonder people are losing faith in our country? Emigration is continually rising. There are little or no jobs available, ask all of the newly graduated teachers. The jobs that do exist are crumbling before our eyes. The new government formed this year, that promised hope, prosperity and an improved Ireland are failing with a capital F. Enda Kenny needs to raise his game and soon before comparisons with a certain Mr. Cowen began to fall fast and furious...
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