London bus drivers accept 18% pay rise as Abellio shakes on deal following strike action
Under the new deal that's been tabled, drivers with over two years' service will now be paid 18 pounds an hour.The long running industrial dispute involving over 1,800 bus drivers employed by Abellio specifically in London has now ended following what Unite call a "greatly improved" pay offer.
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “This is an important pay victory. Workers have stood firm and with the support of their union, Unite, they have secured a richly deserved pay increase.Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “This is an important pay victory. Workers have stood firm and with the support of their union, Unite, they have secured a richly deserved pay increase.
“Unite’s constant focus on the jobs, pay and conditions of our members is continuing to deliver increased pay awards for workers.”Read more:
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