Trade unions SIPTU and NBRU have confirmed plans to go on strike in both October and November, Iarnród Éireann has confirmed.
DART, Intercity and Commuter service users are set to experience serious disruptions as the unions advise that drivers will take industrial action on Friday, October 23rd and Friday, November 6th
The strike will take place between the hours of 6.00hrs and 9.00hrs on both dates.
In a statement issued to media, Iarnród Éireann confirmed the news, adding:
“As we have stated consistently, we remain available to engage with our trade unions on productivity claims, with the assistance of the industrial relations machinery of the state. We want to identify productivity measures which will yield benefits to be shared between the company and employees, and it is only dialogue – not disruption – which will resolve this issue.
“In this context, we would urge a withdrawal of the notice of industrial action and a resumption of negotiations. This would ensure we serve our customers and avoid losing hard-fought business gains at the busiest travel time of the year for commuters, business and leisure travellers.”
