Bus workers to vote on industrial action
BUS workers in Kirklees are among 650 across Yorkshire who are being balloted on whether to strike in a dispute over pay.
Members of Unite employed by Arriva in Yorkshire will vote in the next few weeks on whether to launch a campaign of industrial action.
The union said the dispute was over a pay offer of 4.1%, which it pointed out was less than half of the current RPI inflation rate.
Workers being balloted include bus drivers and engineers, based at depots in Dewsbury, Heckmondwike, Castleford, Selby and Wakefield.
Unite said many of the bus drivers were struggling to make ends meet because of the cost-of-living crisis.
The ballot will close on May 23, so strikes could begin in early June if there is a yes vote.
Unite general secretary Sharon perspiration and athletic activity” with “slight de-threading on hemming on the front bottom of shirt, and minor spots throughout”.
Brahm Wachter,Sotheby’s head of streetwear and modern collectables, said:“This historic shirt is a tangible reminder of an important moment not only in the history of sports,but in the history of the 20th century.
“In the weeks since we announced the auction we have been inundated by sports fans and collectors alike, with a palpable excitement in the air for the duration of the public exhibition - and this unfiltered enthusiasm was echoed in the bidding.”
Graham said: “This offer is a pay cut and is unacceptable to Unite. Arriva has to think again and come back with an offer that fully reflects this cost-of-living crisis.”
Gavin Peace, area operations director for Arriva Yorkshire, said: “While we fully understand concerns about the rising cost of living that workers are facing throughout the UK, it is important that pay offers are affordable and reflect the economic pressures the bus sector also faces at this time.
“Any strike action would needlessly undermine bus travel and cause disruption to the customers and communities we serve.
“We remain keen to reach an agreement with Unite and continue to work towards this. We are aware that the union wish to continue discussion and would encourage them to work with us to find a way forward.”