Sunderland Stagecoach Strike

[F114TML]

CORRECTION - it's actually closer to 80/20. Someone must've done their maths wrong.

[cbma06]

SUNDERLAND BUS STRIKE SET TO CONTINUE AFTER DRIVERS REJECT REAL TERMS PAY CUT

Workers in Stagecoach depots across the country receive double digit pay rises – Sunderland's drivers want and deserve the same, says GMB Union

Sunderland’s bus strikes are set to continue after drivers turned down a below inflation pay deal.

Two thirds of GMB members working for Stagecoach Sunderland rejected the deal, which amounted to a real terms pay cut.

The offer was less than the 10 per cent mandate set by drivers.

Stagecoach workers across the UK have enjoyed double digit pay rises in recent weeks.

Stagecoach's regional bus services made an operating profit of £58 million in the financial year 2021/22 - more than double the year before. [1]

Almost 200 Sunderland bus drivers have taken several days of strike action already in anger over ‘poverty pay’.

Stuart Gilhespy, GMB Organiser, said:

"GMB held a democratic vote in which the majority of bus drivers voted to reject the offer from Stagecoach.

“It was an offer which Stagecoach knew in advance didn’t meet the mandate set by our members, yet they failed to listen to its own employees needs and instead choose to focus on their own profits.

"Sunderland Stagecoach drivers are in desperate need of a pay rise with the cost of living crisis.

“They’ve shown bravery in declining the offer in order to hold out for what they believe they’re worth.

"Sunderland’s drivers have seen workers in Stagecoach depots across the country receive double digit pay rises - they want and deserve the same.

"These workers are standing up to bullying tactics from Stagecoach and striving to achieving a result that is good for them, their families and the local economy.

"The people of Sunderland deserve more than these multinational companies are paying them and need to stand with their local bus drivers as more than ever they need their help."


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[Unber43]

More strikes 23/24/26/27th December.

[F114TML]

I thought they were announced ages ago. Anyway, I'd expect strikes to continue well into next year as the company has taken the view that talks have collapsed and no one really knows what's happening.

[big mac]

On the Stagecoach website they've put up the Christmas and New Year services in Sunderland but have made no mention of the fact that there will be strikes on 23rd, 24th, 26th and 27th.

[toward6931]

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/other/su...d=msedgntp&cvid=60bd632fd6554090b4b2e61faed056b8

sounds like thats done with now

[F114TML]

Yep. Had that deal not passed we'd have gone on indefinite strike. I was surprised by the margin tbh. Fair few drivers unhappy even so because it's a lower rise than what had been rejected.

[Unber43]

Yep. Had that deal not passed we'd have gone on indefinite strike. I was surprised by the margin tbh. Fair few drivers unhappy even so because it's a lower rise than what had been rejected.

That's what I was thinking. What will 11% increase the hourly wage to now?

Also will we see an 11% increase in other depots across the North East or just Wheatshef?

[F114TML]

I don't think Newcastle and Shields will get it as it's an instant, single increase of 11%.

May be wrong but I think it brings the top rate up to £13.57 and the starter rate to £11.75

[Chris 1]

I don't think Newcastle and Shields will get it as it's an instant, single increase of 11%.

May be wrong but I think it brings the top rate up to £13.57 and the starter rate to £11.75

I think Newcastle will end up on near enough the £13.57 at the end of their deal though?

[Lollist]

Should be 18 pound an hour

[Unber43]

Should be 18 pound an hour

Surely thats unsustainable.

[Ambassador]

Should be 18 pound an hour

I do hope that’s sarcasm…that’s an insane amount for that level of role.