Hauliers’ dispute with cement firm over pay rates escalates

A dispute over haulage rates between Roadstone Wood Ltd and sub-contract hauliers working for the company has escalated.

Hauliers in Cork and Clare yesterday withdrew their services from the company, with hauliers claiming they are operating below cost.

The action started in Kerry where 18 hauliers have not been working for the company for the past four weeks. Up to 80 hauliers are now involved in the dispute and have warned it could spread to other parts of the country.