Up to two dozen members of the Galway Fire and Rescue Service demonstrated at County Hall this morning in a last ditch bid to avoid strike action.
They presented a collection of letters to County Chief Executive Kevin Kelly, calling on the County Council to enter into negotiations over a number of long running issues.
Members claim the local authority has so-far refused to engage in meaningful discussion – and they say this morning’s effort is a last resort.
Issues at the centre of this morning’s action include leave and sickness entitlement, pension concerns, travel and expense rates and uniform related issues.
Speaking to Galway Bay fm news, Simon Boothe of the Galway Fire Service said they don’t want to be forced into taking industrial action.
Galway County Council has responsibility for fire services in both the city and county.
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