Arriva North London bus strikes postponed after improved offer
Over 1,500 drivers were set to strike over working temperatures, but a new offer will now be balloted.
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Industrial action by over 1,500 Arriva North London bus drivers, scheduled for September 4, has been called off. The postponement follows the tabling of an improved offer by the bus operator, which will now be put to a ballot of Unite union members.
The dispute centred on concerns over unacceptable temperatures for workers operating buses. Had the strike proceeded, it would have disrupted services on more than 40 routes. These routes serve areas including Barking, Edmonton, Enfield, Grays, Palmers Green, Stamford Hill, Tottenham, and Wood Green.
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Union statement on improved offer
Sharon Graham, Unite general secretary, stated that the union is committed to improving conditions for bus drivers in London and elsewhere. She added, "We expect bus operators to treat workers with dignity and respect and will be ensuring that this happens."
Onay Kasab, Unite national lead officer, confirmed that the improved offer addresses the issues raised by union members. He indicated that the offer would be circulated for a vote by members in the coming days.
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Questions this report answers
+Why have the Arriva North London bus strikes been postponed?
The strikes planned for September 4 have been postponed because Arriva has presented an improved offer to the Unite union. This new offer addresses the concerns raised by drivers regarding working temperatures and will now be put to a member ballot.
+How many drivers were due to strike and what routes would have been affected?
Over 1,500 Arriva North London bus drivers were scheduled to strike. The industrial action would have impacted more than 40 bus routes serving areas such as Barking, Edmonton, Enfield, Grays, Palmers Green, Stamford Hill, Tottenham, and Wood Green.
+What was the main issue in the dispute?
The central issue in the dispute was the unacceptable temperatures experienced by workers on buses. Drivers represented by the Unite union raised concerns about these conditions, leading to the initial strike action being planned.
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