SIPTU confirms 13 more days of bus strikes as dispute escalates

SIPTU has served notice on Dublin Bus management of a series of further work stoppages during September and October in a worrying escalation of the dispute.

At a meeting this morning attended by representatives from SIPTU and the other four unions at Dublin Bus, a series of dates for further work stoppages was agreed.

The stoppages will take place on Tuesday 27 and Wednesday 28 September. These are in addition to the 48-hour work stoppage already scheduled for next week (Friday 23 and Saturday 24 September).

In October, the work stoppages will take place on Saturday 1, Wednesday 5, Friday 7, Monday 10, Wednesday 12, Friday 14, Tuesday 18, Wednesday 19, Monday 24, Wednesday 26and Saturday 29.