Bord Gáis staff to ballot on possible industrial action

Bord Gáis is facing industrial action up to and including strikes by its entire workforce over the company’s decision to cut overtime and allowances without agreement.

The unions representing the energy supplier’s 1,000 staff will complete a ballot of its staff this morning and will know by this afternoon whether they are to press ahead with the action.

Bord Gáis says its “business environment” has changed and that has affected its financial position. It says it is now facing strong competition from a number of players in the energy market.