The National Bus and Rail Union (NBRU) has announced a total of four days of stoppages in the coming weeks, beginning with a 48-hour work stoppage on August 24. This is set to be followed by two 24-hour work stoppages on September 7, the day of the All-Ireland hurling final, and September 21, when the football decider takes place.
It comes after SIPTU confirmed its rail workers would strike on August 25, and said it had not ruled out further work stoppages.
may06 wrote: » So it will happen then? Make up your mind.
may06 wrote: » Correct..You said 'until it happens' Anyway, you're only speculating as much as the rest of us are as to what the outcome maybe.
Hilly Bill wrote: » I cant see the word WILL in there.
may06 wrote: » your previous post ....... Originally Posted by Hilly Bill I can say with certainty that its best to wait until it happens
Hilly Bill wrote: » Show me a post where i said that it will happen.
Hilly Bill wrote: » I can say with certainty that its best to wait until it happens before getting too excited about it.
The question remains. Do you know something we dont know, or are we about to witness this dinosaur semi state capitulate once again to the union agenda?
Its the NBRU who will cause most problems if they strike. If they strike IE will just probably leave pay at what it is and then just cut as many jobs to meet the savings
SIPTU represent the most amount of drivers. Regardless of what union they are in , all you want is for the signal staff to go out and the network will come to a halt. I cant see them cutting many jobs as they are under staffed as it is.
If staff don't take the cuts then I can't see them giving in as it would give unions complete control over the company. They will probably target more station staff if jobs have to go. Only other option is taxpayer footing the bill.
Jamie2k9 wrote: » If staff don't take the cuts then I can't see them giving in as it would give unions complete control over the company. They will probably target more station staff if jobs have to go. Only other option is taxpayer footing the bill.
Jamie2k9 wrote: » Only other option is taxpayer footing the bill.
Hilly Bill wrote: » SIPTU represent the most amount of drivers. Regardless of what union they are in , all you want is for the signal staff to go out and the network will come to a halt. I cant see them cutting many jobs as they are under staffed as it is.
Jamie2k9 wrote: » Given how close SIPTU votes have being it could go either way. Its the NBRU which is more impotent as I believe they represent most drivers as they usually vote to strike for everything. If they strike IE will just probably leave pay at what it is and then just cut as many jobs to meet the savings.
Grandeeod wrote: » Personally I'm not excited at all. It will be a huge disruption for a lot of people. But I am a little disconcerted by dismissive posts from months ago, that a strike won't happen eventhough one has been called now. The question remains. Do you know something we dont know, or are we about to witness this dinosaur semi state capitulate once again to the union agenda?
Hilly Bill wrote: » Wait until it happens.
Hilly Bill wrote: » Great, you shared a link to your own thread and you are still wrong. There wont be a strike.
Jamie2k9 wrote: » Not from SIPTU given the 2% margin but the NBRU could be a different story. Strike or not either pay or jobs will go by end of the year unless something big happens.
kildarecommuter wrote: » nothing more than a glorified LUAS these days
SIPTU Organiser Paul Cullen said: "It is clear from this ballot result that our members have categorically rejected the acceptance of any further pay reductions." He added that the vote means the union does not have a mandate from its members to engage in any further negotiations with Iarnród Éireann.
