The wheels come off – All out strike at Bus Eireann becoming more likely after talks between management and unions breakdown – TheLiberal.ie – Our News, Your Views

The wheels come off – All out strike at Bus Eireann becoming more likely after talks between management and unions breakdown




A number of Union chiefs at Bus Eireann have warned that all out strike action is on the way unless management change their stance regarding the upcoming cost cutting measures.

The announcement of all out strike action which would cause chaos to thousands of commuters, comes after talks between management and union members broke down after a compromise was unable to be reached regarding the restructuring of pay and services.

It is understood that staff at the company are unhappy about the decision by management that will see €12m in cost cutting measures being implemented in the coming weeks ahead.

Under current proposals management want to cut pay all across the board whilst cutting a number of bus routes along with eliminating it’s costly express way service. Bosses at the company say the new measures must be implemented in order to save the company from being made insolvent in less than two years.

However staff argue that the cuts are unjustified and believe they deserve more information regarding the new cost cutting measures.

Although union chiefs have said no decision will be made regarding an all out strike until management lay all their plans on the table.

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