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The NRBU said the new law should cover transport workers, as well as gardaí, nurses and doctors

NBRU calls for new law against abuse of frontline workers

The National Bus and Rail Union has called for the next government to legislate for a new offence of verbal or physical assault and threatening behaviour towards frontline workers.

Ireland • 25 Nov 24

Rail staff say they are subjected to threats of assault (File: RollingNews.ie)

Irish Rail appeals to union over safety concerns

Rail passengers could face disruption in the run up to Christmas as members of the National Bus and Rail Union are to ballot for work stoppages over anti-social behaviour on trains.

Ireland • 29 Oct 21

Dublin Bus has noted the result of the ballot and said it will consider the result

Over 90% of Dublin Bus drivers reject deal on pay rises

More than 90% of Dublin Bus drivers have rejected a deal on pay rises and work practice changes.

Business • 13 Aug 21

The NBRU wants staggered opening times for retail and hospitality

NBRU calls for transport plan as restrictions are eased

The National Bus and Rail Union has called for night-time public transport services and longer, staggered opening hours for retail and hospitality to facilitate the public when Level 5 restrictions are reduced.

Ireland • 24 Nov 20

Union warns bus and rail staff won't handle cash

The National Bus and Rail Union has warned Dublin Bus, Bus Eireann and Irish Rail that its members do not wish to accept cash from passengers buying fares amid fears about the Covid-19 virus.

News • 16 Mar 20

NBRU members around the country are logging any occurrence of anti-social behaviour on a daily basis

Anti-social behaviour 'black spots' to be reviewed

Bus and rail workers will carry out daily reviews of anti-social behavior from today to decide if services will continue in so-called 'black spots' in the weeks leading up to Halloween.

Ireland • 14 Oct 19

There was 57 assaults on Iarnród Éireann staff over the last three years

NBRU in renewed call for Transport Police

The National Bus and Rail Union has ramped up its "enough is enough" campaign to end anti-social behaviour on public transport after an increase in assaults and abuse of staff.

Ireland • 15 Nov 18

NBRU wants further engagement over redesign of bus network

Revised Bus Connects plan will see changes - NTA

The Chief Executive of the National Transport Authority has said there will be changes made to the proposed Bus Connects plan when a revised plan is published next year.

Dublin • 28 Sep 18

Last year, unions at Bus Éireann went on strike for three weeks

Unions warn of industrial action at Bus Éireann

Unions have threatened possible industrial action at Bus Éireann if staff are not given a pay rise.

Bus Éireann • 18 Sep 18

Result of drivers' strike ballot by the National Bus and Rail Union and SIPTU is due on 20 February

Rail management and union talks ongoing at WRC

Talks between Iarnród Éireann management and unions are ongoing at the Workplace Relations Commission in a bid to avert possible industrial action by drivers.

Ireland • 12 Feb 18

The dispute is over mentoring of trainees

Talks at WRC over Irish Rail train drivers dispute

Iarnród Éireann management and unions will attend the Workplace Relations Commission tomorrow in a bid to avert potential industrial action by train drivers.

News • 08 Feb 18

Rail unions vote to accept deal over wage dispute

Counting of ballots on Labour Court recommendations aimed at ending industrial action at Iarnrod Éireann is under way.

Ireland • 08 Dec 17

Unions officials at Bus Éireann have said there are a number of less important issues which remain to be agreed

Unions say major issues with Bus Éireann resolved

Union officials have said all major issues with Bus Éireann have been resolved after talks concluded at the Workplace Relations Commission.

Ireland • 21 Nov 17

The action is likely to affect 155,000 passenger journeys per day

Rail unions announce series of 24-hour stoppages

Tens of thousands of rail passengers face significant disruption in the run up to Christmas after unions at Iarnród Éireann announced five 24-hour strikes in their dispute over pay.

News • 20 Oct 17

Unions wanted 3.75% pay increases but were offered 1.5% in failed pay talks at the WRC

Minister urges further talks amid rail pay standoff

The Minister for Transport has urged both sides in the Iarnród Éireann pay talks to keep negotiating, after the talks broke down at the Workplace Relations Commission last night.

News • 28 Sep 17

Unions at Iarnród Éireann want pay rises of at least 3.75% a year

Rail unions to ballot for strike as WRC talks collapse

Unions at Iarnród Éireann are to ballot for strike action after talks at the Workplace Relations Commission broke down without agreement this evening.

Iarnród Éireann • 27 Sep 17

Bus Éireann's transport services were at a standstill for 21 days over the dispute

Bus Éireann recommendations accepted by SIPTU, Unite

SIPTU and Unite members at Bus Éireann have voted to accept Labour Court recommendations which include 200 job losses, pay cuts and freezes on increments.

bus eireann • 12 May 17

The NBRU and SIPTU will put the recommendation to a ballot of their members

Pickets lifted at Bus Éireann in wake of recommendation

All pickets by Bus Éireann workers have been lifted after a recommendation to end the three-week dispute was issued by the Labour Court, according to the General Secretary of the National Bus and Rail Union.

bus éireann • 13 Apr 17

2,600 Bus Éireann staff have been on strike since 24 March

Both sides in Bus Éireann dispute agree to WRC talks

Unions and management at Bus Éireann are due to attend talks tomorrow at the Workplace Relations Commission in an effort to end the dispute at the company.

Bus Éireann • 05 Apr 17

Thousands of Bus Éireann passengers are facing a fourth day with no service because of strike action

Bus Éireann board 'gravely concerned' about losses

The board of Bus Éireann has said it is "gravely concerned" about losses the company is experiencing while strike action is being carried out by its staff.

Bus Éireann • 28 Mar 17

Workers picket outside Busáras in Dublin

Bus Éireann services at standstill over strike action

Services at Bus Éireann are at a standstill due to an indefinite strike by workers.

Ireland • 25 Mar 17

SIPTU says strike action at Bus Éireann 'unavoidable'

SIPTU has said that a strike at Bus Éireann is now unavoidable due to what it described as the intransigence of management.

Ireland • 14 Mar 17

Strike action planned for today was deferred to allow talks to get under way

Bus Éireann and unions back at WRC for talks

Unions attended the Workplace Relations Commission for talks over the dispute at Bus Éireann after planned industrial action was suspended on Friday.

News • 06 Mar 17

Bus Éireann management declined to comment on the way into the talks earlier

NBRU says Bus Éireann seeking low-wage operation

The National Bus and Rail Union has accused Bus Éireann of positioning itself to become a low-wage operator in order to compete in future tendering processes for bus routes.

News • 17 Feb 17

Dermot O'Leary said there is a window of opportunity for talks

NBRU warns Bus Éireann over cuts plan

The National Bus and Rail Union has said the threat of strike action at Bus Éireann remains strong.

News • 16 Feb 17

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