Some drivers with Dublin Bus have voted in favour of industrial action in support of their colleagues at Bus Eireann.
Bus Eireann drivers are currently involved in an all-out strike in a row over cost-cutting measures in the company. That issue is currently before the Labour Court with a recommendation expected at some stage today.
The ballot of SIPTU members in Dublin Bus was counted at Liberty Hall in Dublin today.
SIPTU Organiser, John Murphy, said: "The ballot count has been completed and the majority of SIPTU members in Dublin Bus have voted to take industrial action in support of, and in sympathy with, their colleagues in Bus Éireann.
"Most SIPTU members in Dublin Bus are bus drivers and this grade voted by 67% to 33% in favour of taking industrial action.”
He added: "SIPTU representatives will now liaise with our colleagues involved in that dispute to discuss when to serve the necessary notice of industrial action on the management of Dublin Bus."
