Strikes on First Bus are taking place this week in the city from 16-19 September.
The First West of England drivers work at Bristol Bus Station, Lawrence Hill and Hengrove, which provide bus routes in the city as well as services for Bristol Airport, the local universities and Amazon’s Bristol warehouse.
Previous industrial action from 4 to 8 September had been suspended to allow Unite members to be balloted on a new pay offer, after drivers previously rejected a two-year pay deal, However, members have now voted to reject the latest offer from First West of England.
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “First Group is a very profitable company and can afford to come back with an improved offer that is acceptable to our bus drivers.
“Unite will fully support our members throughout their strike action, which has been caused by the employer putting profits over people.”
First West of England is part of First Group PLC. Last year, First Group PLC had an operating profit of £204.3m and share dividends were increased by 45 per cent compared to the previous year.
Delegates of the Bristol Trades Council joined striking workers from Unite on the picket at Lawrence Hill and Hengrove depots.
Solidarity to the strikers – Fair pay for our bus drivers!
Bristol Trades Union Council 