Strike looms at Bus Éireann over ‘draconian’ pay cuts

Bus Éireann workers have accused the company of engaging in “open warfare” after it announced a series of “draconian” pay cuts which threaten to push the semi-state company into strike action within weeks.

The Bus Éireann Trade Union Group heavily criticised management for the move last night, as Transport Minister Shane Ross faced fresh anger over his ongoing refusal to enter talks to resolve the dispute.

In a letter to workers, Bus Éireann acting CEO Ray Hernan said that in order to survive, the company, which is facing debts of €9m, will be imposing a series of pay and allowance cuts within weeks.