Strike Action

[dw1308]

From what I saw at my garage we were allowed to vote and were balloted in the manner the union were pushing for. I'm hopeful that a happy ground can be found for us drivers but also for the travelling public because I don't think it's fair for thousands of peoples lives to be almost brought to a halt because they rely on the use of busses to carry out what they need to do day to day

[Ginger66]

From what I saw at my garage we were allowed to vote and were balloted in the manner the union were pushing for. I'm hopeful that a happy ground can be found for us drivers but also for the travelling public because I don't think it's fair for thousands of peoples lives to be almost brought to a halt because they rely on the use of busses to carry out what they need to do day to day

Nice comment hopefully drivers see common ground and what effect it has on passengers using services.

[WalsallBuses2007]

Do we know roughly when we get the results of the ballot and when the union will make a statement?

[Coventrybususer95]

Do we know roughly when we get the results of the ballot and when the union will make a statement?

Not sure but the union has saidnthe stikes back on 

https://www.unitetheunion.org/news-events/news/2023/march/west-midlands-bus-strike-back-on-over-national-express-union-busting/

[Gareth]

Not sure but the union has saidnthe stikes back on

https://www.unitetheunion.org/news-events/news/2023/march/west-midlands-bus-strike-back-on-over-national-express-union-busting/

That statement came out before the even voted. 

[PB50]

Not sure but the union has saidnthe stikes back on

https://www.unitetheunion.org/news-events/news/2023/march/west-midlands-bus-strike-back-on-over-national-express-union-busting/

That article was from previous voting. Think we are supposed to find out this afternoon sometime.

[Rachvince53]

Given that the union aren't recommending the deal, I'll be surprised if the drivers vote for it.

[979]

Given that the union aren't recommending the deal, I'll be surprised if the drivers vote for it.

Seems like a large number have rejected it anyway.

[Dennis Dart Plaxton Pointer]

29.3% for the offer
70.7% have rejected it

Strikes begin Monday 

[Secondary trigger 28]

https://www.unitetheunion.org/news-events/news/2023/march/west-midland-s-bus-strike-to-go-ahead-monday-after-latest-offer-rejected/

[Solo1]

Why has it been rejected when engineering team have excepted it 

[karl724223]

Why has it been rejected when engineering team have excepted it

Engineers were offered a different offer 

[Coventrybususer95]

29.3% for the offer
70.7% have rejected it

Strikes begin Monday

It was obvious 😒

[2206]

It was obvious 😒

Hopefully it will only be double deckers out on the limited network on Monday and no omnilinks so they can run to maximum capacity.
Even if that means putting the 28 on diversion via stockland green as there's a low bridge on Summer Road.

[Solo1]

What do the drivers what then