08/08/2013

Unions To Ballot Members Over Revised Dublin Bus Plan

Dublin Bus drivers and staff are to be balloted over a new Labour Court document created following talks between unions and management.

SIPTU and the National Bus and Rail Union suspended their industrial action after three days to enter into renewed talks with Dublin Bus management over a dispute about cost saving plans.

Talks concluded at 5am this morning (8 August), following 15 hours of discussion to try and resolve the issues.

A revised cost saving plan has been drawn up by Labour Court Chairman, Kevin Duffy, which union members will now be asked to vote on.

(MH/JP)

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