Strike threat for Lothian Buses

Union leaders have threatened crippling industrial action at Edinburgh’s Lothian Buses after accusing bosses of “bullying” and “harassment”.

The Unite union said it would hold a “consultative ballot” for possible action unless what they said were a number of issues were addressed.

Unite regional officer Tony Trench said its members at Lothian Buses were at “breaking point” and threatened a strike which would cause widespread disruption and a “stoppage of the service” affecting 1,700 drivers.