Talks to prevent another Waterford refuse strike get under way today

TALKS aimed at preventing further industrial action get under way today between Waterford City Council and some of its maintenance staff.

Refuse services in Waterford city ground to a halt last month when municipal staff downed tools after an outside contractor was brought in to spray parks in the area. Work resumed, pending Labour Relations Commission talks which start this morning.

SIPTU’s Davy Lane said nobody knows what to expect from the talks. But all sides are hopeful that as many of their grievances as possible can be resolved.