London bus drivers represented by Unite are set to strike next week after last-minute talks to resolve a dispute break down. The action follows the union’s rejection of a company offer from Arriva North.
The dispute centers on working conditions, with the offer rejected over concerns described as “hot” working conditions. Outlets report that Unite members are restarting strike action after the breakdown of negotiations, rather than pausing or ending the dispute.
Coverage also indicates the strike is not limited to a single day. The planned walkouts are scheduled to run until late October, with the timing and the length of the action reflecting the union’s decision to continue industrial action while negotiations remain unresolved.
