Siptu hits out at ‘implied Luas threat’

Siptu has said an “implied threat of cutbacks” by Luas operators, if workers continue with a strike action, will not help bring the dispute to a conclusion.

Last week, Luas staff turned down proposals brokered by the Workplace Relations Commission that would have seen pay rises of up to 18.7%. The workers had initially been seeking increases of up to 53%.

A further 48-hour stoppage is due to take place this weekend, affecting thousands of commuters.