First bus drivers in Manchester are set to go on strike next month after rejecting an 'inadequate' pay offer.
Around 360 bus drivers employed by First will take industrial action over six days in July over concerns over chronic staff shortages and overworking after drivers voted in favour of industrial action by 96 per cent with a turnout of 75 per cent.
Unite say the rejected offer of a 7.4 per cent pay rise is not enough to make up for soaring living costs or help tackle staff shortages that 'are making our members’ working lives a misery'. First Group said they are 'disappointed' by the decision, which they said will be 'damaging to everyone'.
