Oberstown Staff Walk Out Again | Cork News

Workers at Oberstown, a youth detention center, are striking again this Tuesday for an eight-hour walkout, demanding safer staffing levels and more resources — the second strike in a row this August. The facility is dangerously overcrowded, operating at near 40% capacity — double last year — while hiring remains tough and assaults have risen. Staff began working to rule back in July amid safety concerns, and despite union efforts, management refused to include key demands in their government proposal. Union rep Hazel Nolan insists staff and young people’s safety are inseparable, and more strikes are planned for August 18th and 25th unless real change happens. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3c30c67f127fc61c