Go North East workers to strike in battle to stop Chester-le-Street garage closure

Go North East workers will begin strike action later this month following plans to close a County Durham bus depot.

The Chester-le-Street depot, which first opened in 1913, currently holds 78 vehicles and employs around 200 staff. However, Unite the Union says that drivers and engineers have been told by bus operator Go North East they will be moved to other sites, which are located up to 14 miles away, under the proposals.

Now, 170 Unite Union members are set to begin an all out continuous strike action on Friday August 12.