Luas refusal of 18% pay offer is driving up expectations

Other public transport sector workers now voicing disaffection and clamouring for more, writes Stephen Rogers

A TRADE union at one of the country’s multinationals has confirmed it will demand a pay rise for its members.

The union spokesman was reluctant to say, ahead of full consultation with members, how much would be sought. However, when pressed on whether the increase would be “significant”, he replied: “Well, we are not going to do a Luas on it”.