"The strikes, organised by members of Unite, come after the union rejected the company's latest pay offer. Around 350 bus workers working in the west London arm of London Transit are expected to walk out on December 12, 15, 22, 23 and 24. The affected bus routes will be: 13, 23, 31, N31, 218, 295 and 452. The strikes signal potential chaos for passengers relying on the buses in the busy pre-Christmas period."
"Sharon Graham, Unite's general secretary said: "This is appalling behaviour from a company that makes millions from London bus passengers. It shows an utter disregard for its workers and the hard work they do day in, day out. The walk out is expected to cause chaos for travellers "Our members won't stand for such behaviour and Unite will back them all the way in this dispute with a company that has a history of anti-worker behaviour.""
"Callum Rochford, Unite's regional officer said: "Our members do an incredibly difficult job - whether it's driving buses in rush hour in London or keeping those buses operational. Yet their employer is trying to short-change them with new grades. "Workers won't stand for this. London Transit need to return to the negotiating table, do what's right and end this dispute now.""
About 350 bus workers in the west London arm of London Transit are set to walk out on December 12, 15, 22, 23 and 24 after the union rejected the company's latest pay offer. The strikes will affect routes 13, 23, 31, N31, 218, 295 and 452 and risk causing disruption during the busy pre-Christmas period. The dispute follows months of industrial action by drivers, engineers and stores workers at Westbourne Park depot. The latest offer introduced a new lower-paid starter grade for drivers, which prompted outrage among union members and calls to return to negotiations.
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