Union workers! Bastards!

Train services hit by unofficial Cork strike action
From:ireland.com
Monday, 15th May, 2006

Train services operating out of Cork have been cancelled this morning after drivers took unofficial strike action.

A number of drivers took the action this morning in protest at the introduction of a new fleet of intercity trains.

Drivers submitted a claim last September 2005 for increased pay and reduced working hours in return for driving the new trains, because of a new safety regime and new training processes for new drivers.

The claim was rejected by the Labour Court in January who said the new working arrangements were allowed for in previous agreements.

Iarnród Éireann was due to begin trials today on €117 million worth of new trains aimed at improving the service on the Cork to Dublin route.

So, they try to work less for more pay and even though the Labour Court rejects their claim, they still go on strike. Ever thought about other people who have to get to work?

Who is going to pay for my taxi fare?