Galway Hauliers call off strike action as firm opens to negotiations on pay dispute
Galway Bay fm newsroom - A group of Galway hauliers has called off planned picket action at Roadstone Wood Limited after the firm agreed to enter negotiations.
The tipper truck operators had also given notice of their intention to withdraw services from this Monday (Mar 10) in a dispute over pay rates.The group of tipper truck operators had planned to hold a picket outside the Roadstone Wood Limited base at Two Mile Ditch on Monday which has now been called off.A spokesperson says the services will now not be withdrawn as they enter into negotiation with Roadstone Wood Ltd.The dispute centres on a reduction in rates of between 5 and 15%, which was agreed in late 2009 on the basis that it was a short-term measure.Operators argue current rates are no longer viable due to significant fuel increases.