Easons staff pass no confidence vote

Written By: Lisa Campbell Publication Date: Fri, 04/03/2011 - 15:09 The board of Easons has said it backs Conor Whelan, who has been managing director of Easons since September 2009, after senior staff working in Dublin cast a vote of no confidence in him. Irish union organisation Siptu said around 60 Dublin employees who hold the management grade in Easons were unanimous in their vote, which was cast in a recent meeting of Easons union members. The employees were from head office and individual stores around the Dublin area, holding positions ranging from book buyers to store managers. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Easons staff pass no confidence vote

Written By: Lisa Campbell Publication Date: Fri, 04/03/2011 - 15:09 The board of Easons has said it backs Conor Whelan, who has been managing director of Easons since September 2009, after senior staff working in Dublin cast a vote of no confidence in him. Irish union organisation Siptu said... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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