[UK] Arriva strike threat cancelled as pay agreement reached

On July 18, Arriva and Unite the Union reached an agreement over a new offer agreed by members, Dewsbury Reporter reports.

Arriva buses should at last return to full-time operation across Dewsbury and West Yorkshire following the accord.

Unite commenced strike action on June 6 over low pay claims in the midst of the cost of living crisis. The union had previously revealed that newly-recruited bus drivers were paid £9.78 an hour; just 28p above the minimum wage.

Confirming the positive news Arriva Yorkshire tweeted, "Arriva and Unite the Union are pleased to have reached an agreement today over a recommended offer being taken to union members in a ballot later this week."

Drivers resumed strike action last week on July 13 after discussions over an initial pay deal broke down.

It is hoped that the new vote will end the long-running dispute.

Source: Dewsbury Reporter

(Quote via original reporting)

On July 18, Arriva and Unite the Union reached an agreement over a new offer agreed by members, Dewsbury Reporter reports.

Arriva buses should at last return to full-time operation across Dewsbury and West Yorkshire following the accord.

Unite commenced strike action on June 6 over low pay claims in the midst of the cost of living crisis. The union had previously revealed that newly-recruited bus drivers were paid £9.78 an hour; just 28p above the minimum wage.

Confirming the positive news Arriva Yorkshire tweeted, "Arriva and Unite the Union are pleased to have reached an agreement today over a recommended offer being taken to union members in a ballot later this week."

Drivers resumed strike action last week on July 13 after discussions over an initial pay deal broke down.

It is hoped that the new vote will end the long-running dispute.

Source: Dewsbury Reporter

(Quote via original reporting)