https://morningstaronline.co.uk/article/unite-union-hot-bus-win-drivers-temperature-climate-crisis
Peter Crane, who has driven for Arriva for 22 years, shows a photo of a temperature reading from inside his cab at 44C, as he takes part in strike action at Wood Green Bus station in north LondonBUS drivers have won a groundbreaking agreement after striking over hot weather conditions, Unite announced today.
Around 1,500 Union members at Arriva North London walked out last month over the dispute.
They were poised to strike again today but the action was called off after they voted to accept a new deal when Arriva and Transport for London confirmed they will fit air conditioning to Arriva London North buses by May next year.
They will also no longer be expected to “carry on and sweat it out” if air-conditioning is not working on a diesel or hybrid bus.
Drivers will only need to complete 35 minutes of driving before the bus is stopped and returned to the respective garage.
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Unite national lead officer Onay Kasab said: “This is an excellent win for our members, who stood together on picket lines to fight for and win an agreement that means that drivers are not simply expected to sweat it out.”
https://morningstaronline.co.uk/article/unite-union-hot-bus-win-drivers-temperature-climate-crisis
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