Siptu drivers vote for Dublin Bus strike

An overwhelming majority of Siptu drivers working for Dublin Bus have voted for strike action.

Sat, 13 Jul, 2013 - 01:00

Sean O’Riordan

The results of a ballot conducted amongst the union’s 1,200 drivers at the company showed 94% were in favour of strike action if Dublin Bus proceeds with its attempts to implement changes to their terms and conditions of employment without agreement.

The company is seeking €11.7m in saving which would include cuts to wages of around €7m.

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