Andy Burnham offers to 'come to the table' with striking TfGM workers

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Andy Burnham offers to 'come to the table' with striking TfGM workers
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The mayor called the strikes 'disappointing' and refused to back down on the existing deal.

Andy Burnham has offered to ‘come to the negotiating table’ with union members over striking Transport for Greater Manchester employees - after taking aim at ‘unjustified’ demands.

READ MORE: Police smash down door of family home covered in Christmas decorations in early morning strike “In our view, this is a fair proposal which focuses support for people on the lower pay bands whilst still maintaining an increase for staff at all levels that keeps pace with inflation. …

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