Public transport workers in Northern Ireland to strike for three days in a row next week
Unions have rejected a pay offer from Translink
Last updated 23rd Feb 2024
It's been confirmed Northern Ireland's public transport workers are striking for 3 days in a row next week.
Buses, trains, and gliders will all grind to a standstill from Tuesday.
Trade unions say the latest pay offer from Translink isn't good enough.
A joint statement from trade unions today says, “The three frontline passenger transport unions Unite, GMB and SIPTU have rejected an inadequate pay offer made by Translink yesterday (Thursday 22 February).”
“The offer was tabled by Translink in pay talks conducted ahead of next week’s planned strike action. Bus and rail workers in the three unions have repeatedly taken strike action to secure a cost of living pay increase.”
“The 72-hour strike action commencing on a staggered basis from midnight on 27 February remains in place. Unions are fully prepared to return to negotiations provided Translink is prepared to make a substantially improved offer.”
Translink has been contacted for comment.