Allied Logistics plans 175 job cuts

Siptu is seeking an urgent meeting to discuss alternatives to a proposed 175 redundancies at Allied Logistics.

Workers were today informed by management that they are seeking to reduce staffing at the company’s facility in Tallaght from 250 down to 75.

The redundancies are being blamed on the loss of a contract for the distribution of chilled and frozen products for Dunnes Stores.

In a statement, Allied Logistics, a subsidiary of Allied Foods, expressed regret that it was likely to have to make up to 175 staff redundant following "the decision of a major Irish grocery multiple to seek to terminate significant logistics contracts to distribute milk, chilled and frozen food to its Irish outlets".

Allied has been providing Dunnes with logistics services since early 2007.

Siptu organiser John White said; “As the Union which represents workers on this site Siptu are seeking an urgent meeting with the company to discuss all alternatives to the proposed redundancies”.

He added: “Today marks the start of a 30-day consultation process concerning the company’s redundancy proposals. Siptu will use this period to undertake a full and robust engagement with management concerning all alternatives to these proposed job losses.”