Tag Archives: Public Transport

Translink strike action deferred as Minister suspends bus and rail service cuts

Three-month process agreed with Department to review compensating efficiencies across Translink, NITHCo and DRD May 1st: Unite Regional Officer with responsibility for public transport, Davy McMurray, has confirmed that the Translink senior representatives have voted to defer strike action scheduled … Continue reading

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NI Executive has the power to protect our public transport services.

Union raise need for additional £6 million to protect bus and rail services with First Minister and deputy First Minister at Stormont Castle May 6th 24 hour strike action by Unite members in defence of our public transport April 30th: … Continue reading

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Public transport strike called in defence of bus and rail services

Unite confirms second, twenty-four hour Translink stoppage May 6th affecting all Ulsterbus, Metro and NI Rail services Jimmy Kelly is seeking meeting with both First and deputy First Ministers to secure funding for bus and rail services April 19th: Unite Regional … Continue reading

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Translink’s consultation on train service cuts another insult to travelling public

Travelling public offered a twelve-day consultation to approve unspecified cuts to train routes Unite bus and rail workforce reps gathering to agree campaign of industrial action to defend public transport Unite Regional Officer with responsibility for Translink workers, Davy McMurray, … Continue reading

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Call for Minister to rethink Translink’s sham consultation process

Consultation sessions offer no opportunity for public to voice concerns over bus service reductions Unite consulting on further dates of strike action ahead of May election March 26: Unite Regional Officer with responsibility for the public transport provider Translink, Davy … Continue reading

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