Thursday, February 26, 2009

Blow for De Beers workers

Around 220 floor staff at diamond manufacturer Element Six (formerly De Beers industrial diamonds) in Shannon have been told that they will have to go on a week-on and week-off roster, resulting in a significant reduction in their income.

The company announced last December that it needed to cut its workforce by 150.

It is now thought to be seeking a further 70 job cuts subject to the availability of funds.