On Monday,  July 18, 2022, GlaxoSmithKline separated its consumer healthcare business from the wider GSK Group to form Haleon, an independent listed company.The multinational has substantial operations in Ireland, particularly Waterford. Haleon GlaxoSmithKline employs 930 workers across two sites in Dungarvan. All are represented by the trade union Unite.  In recent weeks, the union made a pay claim before the Labour Court on behalf of 550 workers on one of its Co Waterford sites.   It was a fascinating case because it highlighted the growing chasm between employers and employees over terms and conditions.  According to submissions to the Labour…

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