The strike action was supposed to take place earlier this month
Metrolink staff have accepted a pay deal, ending a dispute which almost led to tram strikes during Parklife festival and other major events earlier this month. Workers will now get a pay rise of 6.5 pc as well as a £1,000 one-off payment.
However, tram services were still severely disrupted over the weekend with three Metrolink lines suspended due to damaged overhead cables at Victoria. Services to Bury, Rochdale and Oldham were affected until Thursday .KeolisAmey, which runs Metrolink services, will cover the cost of the pay rise, but the improved offer could cost the taxpayer when the contract is renewed. Previously, the operator offered staff a 5 pc pay rise for a 15-month period.
Unite says the deal is worth more than 9 pc for many. General secretary Sharon Graham said: "This deal demonstrates the value of being in Unite. The Manchester Evening News understands that the pay rise will be backdated to January with any future increase to come into effect next April. Some union members were not happy about the pay anniversary moving because of the impact that this could have on industiral action in the future.
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