26/08/2014

Metro Drivers Consider Strike Action

The Unite union has said that it will ballot its members on possible strike action at Translink after talks on pay ended without agreement.

It is understood that talks ceased after the transport company withdrew a proposed pay increase, blaming Stormont cuts to public transport funding.

The dispute involves Metro bus drivers.

The union said that a meeting will be held on Wednesday after which a decision would be made.

(MH/CD)

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