Commuters in the West Midlands are facing yet more disruption after tram workers announced more than seven weeks of strike action. The Unite trade union has revealed that staff on the West Midlands Metro will begin industrial action on Saturday October 15 and have earmarked a further 52 days for potential strikes running into next year (see full list below).
The union represents more than 175 employees workers on the West Midlands Metro and said they returned a 'Yes' vote of 86 per cent on an 84 per cent turnout. The action centres on a row over pay.
Workers are seeking a minimum rate of £27,000 for tram drivers and customer representatives, up from their current pay of £21,939, and a £5,000 increase for all other grades which can start at £21,537.
