Firefighters in Cork vote for strike action in pay restoration dispute

Firefighters in Cork City who voted overwhelmingly for strike action say there is still time for the dispute, regarding back-money linked to pay restoration, to be resolved before they withdraw labour.

Shop steward Billy Crowley said he hopes the resounding vote over the weekend — 98% in favour of industrial action and 95% in favour of strike action — sends a clear message to City Hall.

“It’s clear the support we have from the floor and it gives us a strong mandate,” he said.