PAUL'S VISIT TONIGHT

Paul O Brien is allegedly visiting glass tonight, flanked by personal security and PSNI. He is obviously there to intimidate workers once more and tell them of the “outstanding” offer he has for glass and if they don't support it, they will be sacked. Of course they were never consulted about the sale but those who attended the meeting last night are now aware of the underhand tricks played on the local prospective bidders by refusing to give them the financial figures, which would have allowed them make an informed offer. This contradicts very definitely the lie in his communication to workers that the man representing the local bidder “was accorded the same courtesy” as other bidders.

The preferred bidder has said “in the strongest possible terms that it is of the utmost importance for them to integrate with the local communities” and they want “A positive outcome for employees and local communities.” Well, Paul, the local communities and brave employees gave the answer in their thousands last night. WE WANT GLASS UNDER LOCAL MANAGEMENT!

Thank you for your interest and endorsement, Vidrala, but please leave our glass plant to the locals and Paul, please stop threatening our workers. Obviously he feels the night shift workers are easier to intimidate as they are the ones addressed on Saturday night too.

Bullying is wrong.