MORE than 1,000 bus drivers are to be balloted on strike action in a dispute over pay, Unite the union has announced.
First Glasgow drivers have rejected a pay offer by 99 per cent on an 85 per cent turnout on the basis that it falls significantly below the pay levels of other drivers across First Group’s UK operations.
"This is a very wealthy company which has the money in the bank to make a fair offer. First Bus is choosing to boost its profits by undervaluing its drivers in Glasgow which is totally unacceptable.The drivers are employed by First Glasgow and at First Glasgow . Meanwhile, First Group PLC executive director Ryan Mangold saw his total remuneration package hit a staggering £3.1m in 2023 up from £1.9m in the previous year.
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