800 workers are going on strike
From Sunday, June 18, a planned industrial action will take place and 800 workers are expected to walk out. Bus users can expect a limit service as 57 routes will be impacted.
Read more: Outrage as Leeds' 'secret beach' turned into dumping ground by heavy drinkers and drug users "First Group have taken advantage of this sacrifice to keep their drivers’ wages down as inflation has rocketed. Our members are absolutely right to strike at what is essentially a stab in the back by First West Yorkshire and they will receive Unite’s total support."
"The management team at First North & West Yorkshire have been working hard to find solutions to help our valued drivers during these tough economic times and have made a series of substantial and unconditional offers to satisfy demands. These remain on the table and have yet to be put to our Leeds drivers by the UNITE representatives, therefore the union’s efforts should focus on this and not on industrial action while collective bargaining continues.
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