Luas bosses are not happy about drivers’ toilet breaks
There was a spike in Personal Needs Breaks over the past week.
View ArticleLuas strike on 8 March cancelled – but not Easter stoppages
They will meet at the Workplace Relations Commission.
View Article“What employer could meet a 30% pay increase?” – all-out Luas strike now on...
Regarding the looming strikes on St Patrick’s Day, Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday, Luas operator Transdev says “from a commercial point of view those days make absolutely no difference to us”.
View ArticleLuas drivers have announced four more days of strikes
Siptu says the drivers have “no option”.
View ArticleSt Patrick’s Day bus service to counter Luas strike described as “scab labour”
The buses will operate between park and ride stops and the city centre.
View ArticleHolding Luas strikes on such important days will cost other workers dearly
Unions need to realise, it’s not 1913 anymore, there are laws and institutions to protect workers now, writes Aaron McKenna,
View ArticleMinister says Luas plan for St Patrick’s Day buses is an ‘exceptional measure’
The company that operates the service will be providing buses along the red and green line routes as drivers strike on Thursday.
View ArticlePossible breakthrough in Luas dispute as Transdev cancel private buses
Both sides have been invited to talks at the Workplace Relations Commission.
View Article“There’s a long way to go” – crisis Luas talks taking place ahead of...
Luas operator Transdev’s climbdown last night regarding the provision of emergency buses on 17 March has paved the way for the latest round of talks.
View ArticleJack O’Connor would talk to Paschal Donohoe if minister ‘stayed off the media...
Dublin’s Luas service will grind to a halt on Easter Sunday and Monday after tram staff rejected a new pay deal.
View ArticleThere are MORE Luas strikes planned for this weekend – and it looks like...
The tram service was closed last weekend, and it seems it’ll take something special to stop this weekend’s strikes from going ahead also.
View Article“I have no intention of standing down” – Luas strike mediator hits back at...
Workplace Relations Commission chief Kieran Mulvey and Siptu head O’Connor have been trading barbs this morning over the Luas strikes.
View Article'Most people don't support us but no transport dispute is ever popular'
Siptu defends its announcement of further strike action in the absence of an agreement with Luas management.
View ArticleLuas talks broke down almost as soon as they started
The two sides are believed to be “very far apart”.
View ArticleThe Luas could completely shut down over drivers' dispute
Siptu has said this is down to conditions laid out in a letter being sent to employees by Transdev today.
View ArticleTransport Minister not happy with Luas operator on plans to dock workers' pay
The minister has also defended himself against claims made by Siptu.
View ArticleLuas strike scheduled for this weekend called off
Trade union Siptu has cancelled the 48-hour work stoppage.
View ArticleTransdev says it has had "positive" talks with Luas workers - but not drivers
Talks with drivers have yet to be scheduled.
View ArticleLuas workers set to enter two days of meetings at Liberty Hall with union...
Employees will be briefed on the state of talks with company Transdev.
View ArticleLuas talks break down after company rejects 26.5% pay claim
The deal will include a €750 payment at the end of this year.
View ArticleIf you get the Luas, you need alternative plans tomorrow
Transdev this week walked out of talks in which drivers asked for a 26.5% pay increase.
View ArticleLuas user? Remember that drivers are striking again today
Siptu members at the company are taking action for better pay and conditions.
View ArticleDispute escalates: Luas drivers have pay cut by 10% from today
Transdev said the reduction reflects the “additional operational and payroll costs” involved in dealing with drivers’ work-to-rule action.
View ArticleDon't forget - there's another Luas strike tomorrow
The company has also written to staff urging them to reconsider their industrial action.
View ArticleThe Luas is shut down again today, but is there any hope of a resolution?
Both sides of the dispute have firmly dug their heels in.
View ArticleTransdev planning to bid for bus routes set to be tendered this year
The French-based company currently operates the Luas service.
View ArticleHow did it come to this?: The many twists of the never-ending Luas strike
The ongoing Luas dispute continues to cause headaches for commuters, with more strikes planned.
View ArticleAnnoyed at the ongoing Luas strikes? Apply for a refund
Today marks the 12th day of strikes in the ongoing dispute.
View ArticleLuas strikes planned for tomorrow and Friday have been called off
Good news for commuters, students – and fans of Bruce Springsteen.
View ArticleThe Labour Court has recommended an 18.3% pay increase for Luas drivers
Union Siptu now says that it will put the recommended increase to its members.
View ArticleMichael O'Leary on Luas drivers - "I'd sack the lot of them"
The Ryanair CEO wasn’t mincing his words today.
View ArticleThe Luas drivers have voted to accept the Labour Court pay recommendations
The news comes after four months of industrial action
View ArticleDublin Bus workers are looking for a 30% pay rise in line with Luas staff
The NBRU said that drivers have not ruled out industrial action in pursuit of their claim.
View ArticleComplaint upheld after children were fined for riding Luas for free
The children misunderstood a message that advertised free park and ride facilities.
View ArticleFrom December, this is what the Luas map will look like
From December, you’ll be able to take the Luas to Cabra, Grangegorman, the GPO and Trinity College.
View ArticleTwo investigations launched into Luas collision in which woman died
The woman was hit by Luas just after midnight on Friday night at St James Walk, Rialto, Dublin 8.
View ArticleVideo: Luas releases footage of near misses with cyclists
The Luas operator said, “The trams are very much a part of Dublin’s transport infrastructure and this type of cyclist behaviour is irresponsible.”
View ArticleDo you use these buses in Dublin? A new operator on 10% of routes will be...
The ones out to tender are suburban routes that do not travel into the city centre.
View Article'People throw bananas at you or tell you to go back to your country just for...
At the launch of a new anti-racism campaign on the transport network, we caught up with workers who described the abuse they’ve received.
View ArticleSee anti-social behaviour on the Luas? New service offers a 'simple, discreet...
Operator Transdev has created a new text service for people to report instances of anti-social behaviour.
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