SIPTU members employed by private bus operator, Go-Ahead Ireland, will commence a ballot for industrial action tomorrow.
The union has accused the company of refusing to attend the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) to discuss cost-of-living pay increases for its members.
SIPTU said it wrote to management at Go-Ahead Ireland seeking a meeting to discuss pay against the backdrop of rising inflation but the union said the company chose not to engage on the matter.
The issue was then referred to the conciliation services of the WRC but SIPTU says it has been advised that management have turned down an invitation from the WRC to attend conciliation talks.
"SIPTU representatives remain available to enter negotiations with management in relation to the issue of pay at the company," said SIPTU Organiser, Fran McDonnell.
"Due to the cost-of-living crisis our members have been left with no alternative but consider taking industrial action in order to protect their livelihoods and those of their families," Mr McDonnell added.
