Eight council workers suspended over dispute

Eight members of Athlone Town Council's outdoor staff have been suspended with full pay over a dispute regarding risk assessment forms. Council management and unions are to meet to discuss the matter tomorrow (Thursday). The workers, all of whom are attached to the housing outdoor staff, were suspended on Friday of last week over a dispute regarding the signing of risk assessment forms. The workers are represented by UCATT and SIPTU trade unions, with unions expected to meet council management tomorrow. Acting Athlone Town Clerk Edel Martin said she was unable to comment on staff matters.