Unite confirms suspension of First Cymru bus strike after improved pay offer

Strike action suspended as First Cymru tables improved pay offer

Following an improved pay offer from First Cymru, proposed strike action planned to begin today (20 November) is now suspended. Workers had been due to strike due to anger over low rates of pay and because First were attempting to withhold back-pay. Unite members will now be balloted on the latest offer. The ballot will be conducted next week and will close on 28 November. In the event of a rejection, strike action will commence on Sunday 7 Dece…

Unite confirms suspension of First Cymru bus strike after improved pay offer

The union Unite confirmed late on Wednesday that its members will now be balloted on the latest offer, with voting set to close on 28 November. If the deal is rejected, strike action will begin on Sunday 7 December and continue throughout December until 21 January, as previously announced. Ballot now the focus Unite regional officer Alan McCarthy said: “Following the announcement of a winter of strike action, First Cymru has finally come forwar…