999 operators mull further strike action

Further industrial action by a number of 999 operators following yesterday’s 12-hour work stoppage is being considered, the Communications Workers’ Union has warned.

The strike took place at the Navan call centre but the other 999 centres in Dublin and Ballyshannon continued to operate as normal.

Members of the CWU want a living wage of €11.50 an hour from their employers – British Telecom and Conduit Global.