Luas workers are expected to be put on protective notice later today as the ongoing dispute escalates.
We now face the possibility of a lockout and an all out strike.
Since February there has been 8 days of strike, and we face more later this month.
Now commuters could be facing a full strike after talks between operator Transdev and union SIPTU broke down.
Transdev is expected to issue a letter to staff warning them that they'll be put on protective notice, short-time work and layoffs if the action continues.
There may be a ballot for an indefinite strike – for now the next action looks set to go ahead on April 28th.