"However, the attempts by the management of Mondelez International to further downgrade the plant's operations has increased fears among the workforce about its long-term commitment to the facility." Mondelez Ireland insists the changes are vital to make its chocolate manufacturing business "more sustainable and competitive", and warned the strike would undermine the future viability of its Irish production sites, endangering hundreds of jobs. Union and Mondelez Ireland representatives have begun talks at the Workplace Relations Commission concerning the dispute today, but SIPTU stressed the work stoppage at the plant would continue in the interim.