Translink’s strike will resume this month after workers rejected a revised pay proposal Monday.
GMB Union claims that the bus workers today “once again showed their anger and frustration” with the company.
Drivers, cleaners and maneuvers throughout the company will hold a seven-day strike from May 17 to May 23, 2022, which will stop “the entire bus network.”
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Peter McLean, GMB’s regional organizer, said: “Today, Translink bus employees have once again shown their anger and frustration with the company.
“They were proud to do their duty during the pandemic – even though they were potentially putting themselves and their families at risk.
“Now they need help to deal with the crushing cost of living crisis they are facing – but the bosses are not listening.
“The dispute, which affects bus drivers, cleaners and shunters, will close the entire bus network in Northern Ireland. It will be a complete halt.”
A Translink spokesman said: “We are disappointed to learn that the Unite and GMB bus driver unions voted with relatively small margins to take unprecedented industrial action from Tuesday, May 17 to May 23.
“After lengthy negotiations, we have made another significant offer for 2021, including an improved package of conditions that we believe are fair and reasonable.
“At this stage, after we have exhausted all possibilities, we will start making difficult decisions in preparation for the impact of the strike. However, we remain committed to working with trade unions to prevent this.
“We would welcome the opportunity to engage with the unions to cover school obligations so that the well-being of students remains a priority, especially as many of them are entering the exam period.
“All train services will continue to operate normally.
“We will communicate relevant passenger information through the media, on our website www.translink.co.uk, through social media, at stations and on buses and trains.
“Translink apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.”
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