Labour Relations Commission may be required in Galway hauliers dispute
Galway Bay fm newsroom - The Labour Relations Commission could be drafted in to assist in a dispute between Roadstone Wood Limited and hauliers nationwide, including Galway.
The Irish Road Haulage Association has made representations to Minister Richard Bruton who said the LRC could assist in remedying the current difficulties.The Galway tipper truck operators had threatened to withdraw services from the firm from this week but later cancelled such action as they entered into negotiation with management.Hauliers in Clare and Kerry have withdrawn services over recent weeks.The dispute centres on a reduction in rates of between 5 and 15%, which was agreed in late 2009 on the basis that it was a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 to be in place for six to 12 months.Operators argue current rates are no longer viable due to significant fuel increases.Eoin Gavin is President of the Irish Road Haulage Association and says a solution must be found through open dialogue.