First Manchester announces strike action at Oldham postponed
- Unite recommend new pay offer to drivers
- Ballot to be held on Wednesday 6 September
First Manchester has announced that planned strike action at its Oldham depot from next Monday 4 September has been called off.
A new pay offer has been agreed with Unite and a ballot of drivers will be held on Wednesday 6 September.
Rob Hughes, Operations Director of First Manchester, said:
“We are delighted to have agreed a settlement and that Unite has postponed its industrial action immediately.
“Unite has confirmed the union will recommend our latest pay offer to its members in a ballot next week.
“Our team remains focused on delivering excellent services in Oldham and the wider region. We would like to thank our customers for their patience and understanding throughout our determined efforts to end this dispute.”
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