Clare Firefighters Confirm Resuming Industrial Action Is A Possibility

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Clare firefighters admit "there's a possibility" they'll resume industrial action following their rejection of WRC proposals. Retained firefighters, who are members of SIPTU, have voted 55% against and 45% in favour of the Workplace Relations Commission proposals which were agreed to by union representatives and Government representatives in August. As per the proposals, firefighters would receive a guaranteed weekly income, new entrants would get €483 per week which would rise to €500 by year eight, and station officers would be paid €667 per week, rising to €752. Shop Steward of Clare's retained firefighters Edward Moloney says members don't want to go on strike but may be faced with no alternative if the Government doesn't listen.