Dublin Bus passengers face strikes within weeks

A driver union at Dublin Bus confirms that it is to press ahead with full strike action with stoppages likely in a matter of weeks.

The National Executive Council of the National Bus and Rail Union which represents 1,600 of the drivers at Dublin Bus, accused management of remaining silent on the issue of pay increases, in spite of the fact a Labour Court recommendation of 8.25% over three years has been “emphatically” rejected by its members.

NBRU is hoping to meet with the other unions in the company later this week to see if they are willing to engage in co-ordinated strikes later this month or early next month. Those stoppages are likely to be 24 or 48 hours long.