Bus workers employed by Arriva in Greater Manchester have voted unanimously for strike action in a dispute over pay.
The union, Unite, said 'all-out continuous strike action' would begin on Wednesday, July 20, with depots involved including Bolton and Manchester among others in the North West. Union bosses have labelled an offered pay rise of three per cent as 'pitiful'.
Around 1,800 workers returned a 96 per cent 'yes' vote in favour of strike action on a 72 per cent turnout, revealed the union in a statement. Arriva said in response that further talks were planned for later this week.
