Nottingham's MPs have backed city tram staff who are locked in a dispute, and threatening to strike, over the treatment of two terminally ill workers. The three Labour politicians said they were disappointed by the actions of Nottingham Express Transit (NET) after the GMB Union said the pair were facing pay cuts.
The union has been balloting hundreds of members on industrial action, which could take place on every Saturday up until Christmas. “Terminally ill workers and their families deserve proper protections from their employer at what is an unimaginably difficult time," said Nottingham East MP Nadia Whittome, who said she was proud of the union members.
Lillian Greenwood, who represents Nottingham South, said: "I’m disappointed that the tram management have backtracked on previous commitments and that GMB union members now feel that they have no alternative but to consider industrial action to defend their colleagues. Protections for terminally ill workers matter to all of us, keeping us safe at work when we need it most.
