Listen "1408. ‘Bankrupt Overnight’ – Kevin Bakhurst admits that RTE is insolvent"
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In this tortoise shack exclusive we reveal that RTE Director General, Kevin Bakhurst told staff at a townhall meeting last year that despite acknowledging their rogue employer practices, RTE cannot repay them what they are entitled to because that would "bankrupt them overnight."
Not only do we reveal it, but on this podcast we play you the audio of that meeting. You'll also hear from RTE's Head of HR, Emer Cusack. Tune in for the full explosive and damning admissions.
The 2025 Housing Pod is out now here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/119510756
Support Dignity for Palestine here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/117612489
In this tortoise shack exclusive we reveal that RTE Director General, Kevin Bakhurst told staff at a townhall meeting last year that despite acknowledging their rogue employer practices, RTE cannot repay them what they are entitled to because that would "bankrupt them overnight."
Not only do we reveal it, but on this podcast we play you the audio of that meeting. You'll also hear from RTE's Head of HR, Emer Cusack. Tune in for the full explosive and damning admissions.
The 2025 Housing Pod is out now here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/119510756
Support Dignity for Palestine here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/117612489
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