More than 2,000 London bus drivers are set to take strike action next month in the latest walkout to hit the capital.
Unite members employed by Arriva will walk out on 4 October after rejecting an 11.2% pay rise and say they will not return until the dispute is resolved.taking place on 1 and 5 October, which could impact the London Marathon.It means there will be no services from Ash Grove, Barking, Clapton, Edmonton, Enfield, Palmers Green, Tottenham and Wood Green.
Unite regional officer Steve Stockwell said: "Arriva has totally failed to address the strength of feeling among our members as they see their rates of pay eroded."The company needs to return to the negotiating table with an offer which meets workers' reasonable expectations." Alex Jones, operations director for Arriva UK Bus London, branded the strike action as "counter-productive"."Our people play a hugely important role keeping London moving and they fully deserve a fair pay rise - especially with the cost-of-living increasing so much.
"It's why despite the significant, increasing costs pressures on the bus sector, we have offered a generous pay rise - higher than any other London bus operator and an increase far higher than most workers are receiving from their employers at a time of considerable economic pressure." A TfL spokesperson said: "Strikes are bad news for everyone. We encourage both parties to get round the table and find a solution to this dispute to avoid disruption to Londoners."
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