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Reports have been circulating for weeks that Bus Éireann drivers intend to stage industrial action due to proposed pay cuts, and this afternoon news broke that a date has been announced.

According to emerging repots, SIPTU have warned that an all-out indefinite strike will take place on February 20 if the company imposes cuts to staff earnings.

When asked whether drivers would be staging a one-day stoppage or an indefinite strike, SIPTU Divisional Organiser, Greg Ennis, said staging a day's action before returning to inferior terms and conditions would be unacceptable.

Speaking to Newstalk, Greg said "SIPTU could not see beyond all out strike from February 20" if the company proceeded with "unilateral cuts to terms and conditions".

Unite's Regional Officer, Willie Quigley, said he has not given up hope of further talks before 20 February.

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The Abortion Rights Campaign and the Repeal Project are continuing to fight for female body autonomy, and have called for a strike to demonstrate their opinion on the 8th amendment to the government. 

#Strike4Repeal is taking place on March 8, which aptly happens to be International Women's Day, and everyone is encouraged to get involved.

The people of Ireland are being asked to strike in support of the 11 women who have to take time off work every single day in order to travel abroad to procure safe termination services. 

An Irish Times poll of almost 1000 respondents shows that 50% of Irish people will take the day off work to strike against Ireland's anti-abortion stance.

19 percent said that while they will not be available to strike, they will wear black to honour the occasion.

31 percent said that they will not strike as they do not agree with it. 

Abortion is currently illegal in Ireland except in the most life-threatening circumstances, and women who willfully opt for a termination cn face up to 14 years in prison.

“Our demand is that the Irish Government call a referendum to repeal the Eighth Amendment by the 8th of March. If not, Ireland will strike,” said event organisers.

The poll results come ahead of the strike drive's first public meeting which is open to those who wish to volunteer for the cause.

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With the Luas strikes taking over the first months of the year, and now with the Dublin Bus strikes underway, it's been a tough year for commuters.

However, now Bus Éireann want to hop on the industrial action bandwagon.

Unions representing the transport service have left unhappy today after a morning of Workplace Relations Commissions talks.

In the meetings, management revealed that they do not intend to discuss any pay rise and also, they plan on significantly changing the structure of the Expressway service.

The NRBU's general secretary, Dermot O Leary said: "The company not alone indicated that it would not be in a position to contemplate any pay rises, but also dropped an industrial relations bombshell in relation to the future of the Expressway service, threatening the livelihoods of 800 Bus Éireann workers."

The union is seeking a pay rise for 2600 staff members, which is similar to what Dublin Bus workers are seeking – a 5 percent pay rise over three years.

In a ballot taken by the company's workers earlier this year, 94 percent of NBRU members said they would be in favour of industrial action if changes were made to the Expressway service.

Can you handle anymore strikes?!

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Ah, when something is knocked off balance in Ireland, it seems the whole country goes into complete turmoil.

The Dublin Bus strike started on Wednesday at 9pm and still continues until today.

However, if you thought you could skip on all the delays by getting the Luas, you're out of luck.

The Green Line is not working.

According to Luas' Twitter account, emergency services are blocking the Harcourt Street stop.

But still, nobody is happy about it:

It'll never end!

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Earlier this week, Dublin commuters were left gnawing their knuckles when word landed that Dublin Bus were planning six days of strikes across the month of September.

With images of the chaos caused by the Luas strikes still fresh in the public's mind, more than a few of us began panicking over what this strike might bring.

But, it looks like we might not have to worry if a meeting scheduled for later today goes well.

According to Newstalk, unions representing Dublin Bus are set to meet with management this afternoon in an effort to avert proposed industrial action.

Speaking to the radio station today, Dermot O'Leary, the general secretary of the NBRU, explained that Dublin Bus drivers are seeking a pay increase akin to that received by Luas drivers earlier this year.

"When we’re comparing like with like, which is what trams and buses are, from our point of view, you’re looking at a situation where tram drivers, come 2020, will be on €53,000 including their bonus," Dermot said.

With Dublin Bus drivers receiving on average €38,000 a year, Dermot is keen to highlight the disparity which exists between salaries revieved by both.

Here's hoping this afternoon brings good news.

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If you were caught out big time by the Luas strikes, then get ready for another few weeks of industrial action… this time by Dublin Bus.

According to the Irish Examiner, a driver union at Dublin Bus just confirmed that there may be strike action, and it could come as soon as later this month.

The National Executive Council (NEC) of the National Bus and Rail Union (NBRU) has accused management on keeping silent about the pay rise troubles, with disregard to the fact a Labour Court recommended an 8.25 percent pay increase, which was "emphatically" rejected by the drivers.

The NBRU wants to meet with the other unions later this week to decide if they are willing to take part in coordinated strikes as early as the end of this month, with stoppages said to be either 24 or 48 hours long.

NBRU's general secretary, Dermot O'Leary said: "It would appear the company [Dublin Bus] has decided to ignore both the overwhelming rejection of the pay on offer from the court and the massive mandate for industrial action received from our members."

He also said that the NEC believes that "nothing short of actual strike action will contribute to a resolution of our member's legitimate claim for a significant pay rise."

Here we go again…

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Lads, we don't think we could handle another public transport strike.

Drivers at Dublin Bus are now seeking the same pay increase that their Luas counterparts received.

Following what seemed like a million strikes by Luas drivers this year, Dublin Bus drivers are heading to the Labour Court today to fight for a pay rise, since they haven't received one since 2008.

They will also argue that drivers have agreed and implemented many re-structural plans over the past few years and the company has seen "steady increases" to annual revenue and passenger numbers.

John Murphy, SIPTU's organiser said: "The pay claim by our members in Dublin Bus envisages the creation of an agreement with a three-year duration that includes annual pay increases.

"Such an agreement should be in-line with the deal negotiated by SIPTU representatives for our members working on the Luas light rail network that, we believe, sets the standard for transport workers in Ireland.

"Taking into account the productivity increases achieved and wage restraint shown over the last eight years, our members in Dublin Bus are calling for pay rises to be granted that are not dependant on the implementation of any further cost saving measures," he added.

Hopefully they can sort it all out quick and handy and we won't be hit with another public transport strike.

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The Luas strikes seem to be going on and on (and on and on and on), which causes many people to forget what days the industrial action is actually planned for.

You wake up one morning and hey, no Luas. Great. Now, you either have to make your way to a bus stop that takes double the time or hop in a taxi that takes triple the pay.

But one smart lad is looking out for all of us as he has created an app specifically designed for the Luas strikes.

Jamie Farrelly, creator of the Luas Strikes Information said: "Sick and tired of not knowing whether the Luas is on strike or not? With the help of this app you'll instantly be able to see whether they are on strike today or not. Also includes the next date that there is a strike (if there is one planned!).

"With no end to the dispute in sight might be an idea to grab this now!"

So now, you'll be able to plan well in advance and never be caught out again, especially since there's six more strikes added on for June. Yay….

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There was absolute uproar when Luas drivers announced the dates of their June strikes yesterday.

Commuters going to and from work have probably gotten used to the, ahem… inconvenience, but what Luas drivers didn't realise was that their industrial action clashes with the first three days on the State Examinations.

However, after being formally notified, the strikes on June 8, 9 and 10 will now take place between 6pm and 10pm.

The move comes as a major relief to students, parents and teachers who were concerned about the added amount of pressure that the strikes would induce on the students.

And just to remember, there's a strike on tomorrow, so be prepared to find an alternative route to your destination.

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The public went MENTAL last week when the Luas took industrial action and went on strike for 48-hours.

But now, a decision is expected to be made today on whether there's a basis for carrying on with realistic negotiations over the Luas drivers pay rise.

SIPTU and Transdev both spoke separately yesterday at the Workplace Relations Commission, where SIPTU spokesman Eoin Reidy sais the union is prepared to negotiate.

"We've always said that that's an opening position, we've always said we're prepared to negotiate, we've always said we're prepared to moderate that and compromise," he said.

"That position has always been the case, the problem up to now is we haven't had a partner in the employer to negotiate with. We hope that changes, but it remains to be seen."

The light rail company is also planning on further strike action on March 8 and St Patrick's Day if no negotiations are made. 

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Dublin commuters are sure to hit travel chaos next month as LUAS drivers are set to carry out two 48-hour strikes.

The strikes will take place on February 11 and 12, and a week later on February 18 and 19, which both fall on Thursdays and Fridays. 

SIPTU trade union confirmed the news today and said that the overwhelming vote to take industrial action led to the decision for two day stoppages. 

It will be the first strike for the tram company, as workers are demanding a pay increase of almost 54 percent. 

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If you rely on the LUAS to get to and from work everyday, it seems you may find yourself in a spot of bother in the upcoming weeks.

A representative of LUAS said that the drivers have voted in favour of strike action and 24 to 48-hour stoppages are "quite likely."

221 out of 223 LUAS employees who took part in a Siptu ballot following a pay dispute with Transdev, and they have voted for industrial action, but the union will need 21 days notice if they choose to do so.

Drivers are seeking a 40 percent increase to their wages, like heavy rail drivers for Irish Rail.

Speaking to RTÉ's DriveTime, Siptu organiser Owen Reidy said discussions on the matter will begin next week.

“I anticipate that given the result and the fact that it is emphatic that there will be a lot of frustration, and the ballot can allow us to do 24 and 48 hour stoppages,” Owen said.

He also mentioned that the union had been talking to management for over 18 months but they had been “getting nowhere”.

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