Threatened Bus Éireann strike averted

The threat of a bus strike has been averted, at least for the time being, after unions and management at Bus Éireann agreed to have their dispute referred to the Labour Court.

Industrial action was set to take place tomorrow after 900 drivers belonging to the National Bus and Rail Union said they wouldn’t accept proposals by management to cut overtime rates, shift payments and holiday entitlements while increasing their workload.

SIPTU, which also represents many bus drivers, threatened to follow suit next Thursday.