Strike action could disrupt waste collection in Dublin

Workers at Bord na Móna plan to go on strike due to concerns about job security. About 250 members of the Siptu union will hold a two-day strike on April 2nd and 3rd. This strike is in response to the sale of the company to KWD, a waste disposal firm from County Kerry. The union worries that selling the last publicly-owned waste disposal service will worsen staff conditions. They want a meeting with the Minister for the Environment to voice their concerns about the sale. Siptu is seeking a registered employment agreement to protect workers’ rights, despite Bord na Móna claiming that staff conditions will remain the same after the sale. The company has around 130,000 customers, who may face service disruptions during the strike. Areas affected include Dublin, Wexford, and Laois. Union organizer Adrian Kane argues that selling the company will likely increase prices for customers and create service problems across Ireland. The union's actions are part of a larger campaign to bring waste collection services back under public control. They believe the current system is inefficient and leaves some areas without proper waste management. The company has faced criticism for not providing detailed information about the sale.