Strike Archives

First Dorset strikes set to run into fourth week

04/07/2016

Strike action at First Bus in Dorset is set to go into fourth week as the Unite union announced more strike dates, which the operator has called reckless.

Second 24 hour strike takes place at First Leeds

20/06/2016

A second 24 hour strike took place at First Leeds on Monday, June 20.

First Dorset drivers commence five day strike

20/06/2016

First Dorset drivers based at its Weymouth and Bridport depots have started a five day strike which was still ongoing as CBW went to press.

First Leeds drivers hold 24 hour strike

13/06/2016

A 24-hour bus strike was held at First Leeds on Monday, June 13, after Unite union members voted to reject a pay offer from the operator.

Brighton & Hove drivers vote to strike

06/06/2016

In a consultative ballot held on Thursday, May 26, 497 Unite members at Brighton and Hove Buses voted in favour of a full industrial action ballot – with 33 voting against, Brighton & Hove News […]

Arriva Telford strike called off

06/06/2016

A planned strike by Arriva bus drivers in Telford has been cancelled, the according to the Shropshire Star.

First Huddersfield strikes suspended

21/12/2015

First Bus strikes in Huddersfield which were planned between December 16 and 18 were suspended following positive discussions between trade union officials and the company.

Norfolk Green strike called off

30/11/2015

A strike by Norfolk Green bus drivers was suspended at the 11th hour following a fresh pay offer from the Stagecoach-owned operator, the Lynn News has reported.

DVSA strike to continue indefinitely

30/11/2015

Prospect union members at the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) are set to strike every Friday indefinitely in a further escalation of their dispute with management over pay, terms and conditions.

London drivers back New Year strike action

19/12/2014

Of around 7,000 drivers to vote, 85% back industrial action over pay inequality London’s bus drivers have overwhelmingly backed industrial action in a dispute over pay disparities between 18 of the capital’s bus operators, Unite […]

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