Waterford staff vote to end strike

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Workers at troubled Waterford Crystal have voted to end their seven-week sit-in after accepting an agreement that would save almost 200 jobs.
Talks had been ongoing between new owners US firm KPS Capital Partners, trade union Unite and receiver David Carson, who closed the Kilbarry plant at the end of January.
The union said a transitional agreement has been reached between KPA and the receiver, retaining 176 jobs. Walter Cullen, Unite regional manager, extended his thanks to all who have supported their campaign.

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The occupation of the Waterford Crystal visitor centre has ended.
The decision came following a meeting of workers and former employees earlier today.
The occupation started on 30 January.
In a statement, Unite said that it hoped the proposal would result in the retention of manufacturing in Waterford.
The proposals to end the sit-in was accepted by approximately 90% of the hundreds of workers and former employees who turned up at a mass meeting this afternoon.
The proposals include the retention of around 110 full time jobs and up to 50 part-time positions.