Bus drivers in London set to walkout on same days as tube strikes
More than 1,600 bus drivers are taking action amid a row over pay
More than 1,600 bus drivers in London are set to walkout later this month in a dispute over pay.
Members of the Unite union employed by London United will strike on the 19th and 20th August, the same day as strikes on the London Underground and trains.
The union said strike action was a result of the company offering a pay increase of 3.6% this year, and 4.2% next year.
It described that as a real terms pay cut because of soaring inflation.
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: "The parent company RATP is fabulously wealthy and it can fully afford to pay our members a decent wage increase.
"Unite's members play a crucial role in keeping London moving and they are not going to accept seeing their pay constantly eroded.
"Unite does what it says on the trade union tin and always defends the jobs, pay and conditions of its members.
"Our members at London United will receive the union's complete support until this dispute is resolved and a fair pay offer secured."