Bus Éireann to write to unions about cost-saving measures

Bus Éireann management is to write to unions at the company today in relation to cost-saving measures it is planning which could trigger strikes if earnings are cut without agreement.

Earlier this week, the company informed its staff that, as it is facing a very uncertain future due to the state of its finances and threat of insolvency, it intends to implement cost- saving measures which include overtime changes.

Union sources insisted any cuts to their members’ earnings, including premium payments and overtime payments without agreement would not be accepted and could lead to a strike situation without third-party intervention.