Irish Rail - Risk of Strike Action

Jamie2k9

Some bump in a thread :-).

Saving people from the same arguments on a new one

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http://www.rte.ie/news/2017/0206/850504-irish-rail/

The Iarnród Éireann pay dispute is to be referred to the Labour Court after today's talks between management and unions at the Workplace Relations Commission failed to secure agreement.

Workers are seeking a pay rise totalling 21%, or at the very least, a deal equivalent to increases secured in recent disputes at the Luas and Dublin Bus of around 3.75% per year.

It is understood that at today's negotiations, unions sought a flat rate increase for staff with "no strings attached" in terms of productivity.

However, the company has insisted that any increases must be funded through additional efficiencies.

Management has pointed out that the Iarnród Eireann lost €3 million last year, and has an accumulated deficit of €153 million.

It is unclear when the Labour Court will be in a position to hear the case.

Mycro

Oh, my favorite topic is back. I wonder what efficiency increases management will be seeking?

Jamie2k9

Mycro wrote: »

Oh, my favorite topic is back. I wonder what efficiency increases management will be seeking?

From IE comments you get the impression they want more (likely drivers) to work or be available for hours over weekends as required.

Infini

Jamie2k9 wrote: »

From IE comments you get the impression they want more (likely drivers) to work or be available for hours over weekends as required.

Think theyre planning on hiring drivers externally at some point as theyve run out of recruits internally as they got everyone they can find.

Mycro

Are there objections to hiring more drivers?