The National Bus and Rail Union will hold a national day of action - including work stoppages - on May 1st.
The day of action is in protest at Government plans to privatise 10% of the country's bus routes.
NBRU members at Bus Eireann and Dublin bus recently voted in favour of industrial action over the proposal, after 7 months of LRC talks failed to reach any conclusion.
In addition to the work stoppage, a series of marches will also take place at urban centres across the country on May 1st, including a march by NBRU members on the Dail.
Meanwhile SIPTU members at Dublin Bus and Bus Eireann are meeting this afternoon to discuss a possible strike.
90% of its members also recently voted in favour of industrial action over the privatisation plans.
General with NRBU Secretary Dermot O'Leary spoke to Lunchtime today detailing the plans for the day of action:
