Menu
29/08/2008
Bus Drivers Begin Strike
London bus drivers have begun a 24-hour striker due to a dispute over pay.
Around 2,500 employees of travel company First will take part in the action, which will affect 80 routes across the east and west of the city.
Members of the Unite union want a standard £30,000 rate of pay for drivers across the bus network, based on a 38-hour week.
The walkout had been 'solid' according to a union spokesman, although First maintained that a number of routes were still running.
A spokesman for the company said some bus drivers had reported for work and eight routes were running services.
However, Unite said there were "just four or five workers driving" and services had been badly affected by action.
Union members decided to go on strike after rejecting a 4% pay increase deal on Wednesday.
A First spokesman said its pay offer was "reasonable" and the action would affect 14% of London's bus network.
Unite said pay disparity between London's 18 different bus operators could be as much as £6,000. Sick pay, pensions and holiday arrangements also differed, the union added.
Unite members plan a further 48-hour walkout on 12 September.
(NS)
Around 2,500 employees of travel company First will take part in the action, which will affect 80 routes across the east and west of the city.
Members of the Unite union want a standard £30,000 rate of pay for drivers across the bus network, based on a 38-hour week.
The walkout had been 'solid' according to a union spokesman, although First maintained that a number of routes were still running.
A spokesman for the company said some bus drivers had reported for work and eight routes were running services.
However, Unite said there were "just four or five workers driving" and services had been badly affected by action.
Union members decided to go on strike after rejecting a 4% pay increase deal on Wednesday.
A First spokesman said its pay offer was "reasonable" and the action would affect 14% of London's bus network.
Unite said pay disparity between London's 18 different bus operators could be as much as £6,000. Sick pay, pensions and holiday arrangements also differed, the union added.
Unite members plan a further 48-hour walkout on 12 September.
(NS)
Related Northern Ireland Recruitment News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
13 January 2015
London Bus Workers Go On Strike
Picket lines were in place across London's 70 bus garages as over 20,000 bus workers working for 18 bus operators take part in a 24 hour strike to end unfair pay disparities across the capital’s bus network today, Tuesday.
London Bus Workers Go On Strike
Picket lines were in place across London's 70 bus garages as over 20,000 bus workers working for 18 bus operators take part in a 24 hour strike to end unfair pay disparities across the capital’s bus network today, Tuesday.
23 March 2018
Translink Urges Women To Take Up A Career In Bus Driving
Translink is urging women to find out more about a career as a bus driver. The firm is encouraging females to take part in 'Have A Go Days' to increase the numbers of women applying. Translink is currently recruiting for Metro, Glider and Ulsterbus drivers.
Translink Urges Women To Take Up A Career In Bus Driving
Translink is urging women to find out more about a career as a bus driver. The firm is encouraging females to take part in 'Have A Go Days' to increase the numbers of women applying. Translink is currently recruiting for Metro, Glider and Ulsterbus drivers.
04 October 2016
Ipswich Bus Drivers To Strike Over Pay
Around 140 Ipswich bus drivers will be striking for 24-hours next Monday, 10 October, in a low pay dispute. Unite the union said that the strike centred on raising the pay for the lower paid third of the drivers working for borough council-owned Ipswich Buses. The strike will start at 4.55am.
Ipswich Bus Drivers To Strike Over Pay
Around 140 Ipswich bus drivers will be striking for 24-hours next Monday, 10 October, in a low pay dispute. Unite the union said that the strike centred on raising the pay for the lower paid third of the drivers working for borough council-owned Ipswich Buses. The strike will start at 4.55am.
07 November 2013
SIPTU Dublin Bus Drivers Vote Against Strike Action
SIPTU Dublin Bus drivers have voted by 72% to 28% against taking strike action in opposition to the implementation of a cost-savings plan. Counting of the ballots by the drivers was completed in Liberty Hall this evening.
SIPTU Dublin Bus Drivers Vote Against Strike Action
SIPTU Dublin Bus drivers have voted by 72% to 28% against taking strike action in opposition to the implementation of a cost-savings plan. Counting of the ballots by the drivers was completed in Liberty Hall this evening.
19 December 2014
London Bus Drivers Back Strike Action Over 'Unfair' Pay Disparities
London's bus drivers have backed industrial action in a dispute over 'unfair' pay disparities between the capital’s 18 bus operators, their union Unite has announced.
London Bus Drivers Back Strike Action Over 'Unfair' Pay Disparities
London's bus drivers have backed industrial action in a dispute over 'unfair' pay disparities between the capital’s 18 bus operators, their union Unite has announced.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:A cloudy evening and night with a little light rain or drizzle, perhaps some clear periods developing along the east coast. A very mild night everywhere. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
