There could be even further disruption to Dublin Bus services as workers have called on management to negotiate with them or face the prospect of indefinite industrial action.
The call comes after workers at the company are about to resume duties this morning after two days of stoppages. A number of union leaders have insisted managers could put an end to further disruption for the city’s commuters by simply negotiating with staff.
The call for talks is being led by SIPTU organiser John Murphy, who says “serious negotiations” are needed on driver demands for a pay rise to halt further shutdowns in the service.
Mr Murphy said: “It is now up to Dublin Bus management and the Department of Transport to recognise the public support there is for a professional and efficient public bus service in Dublin operated by a properly paid workforce.”
“It is well past time that management, the Department and workers’ representatives sit down and map out and agree a medium to long-term funding plan for public bus services in Dublin.”
