People travelling by bus in Greater Manchester are facing disruption as strikes from drivers begin and we want to know your feelings about it.
Strikes from First Manchester drivers have already taken place this week (24th and 26th January), and more are set to take place in February with three every week planned.
No buses will run from Oldham depot on these dates with services such as the 83 and 84 affected, although schools buses and Vantage routes are expected to operate, and we want to hear what you have to say in the comments .. READ MORE:'Severe disruption' for bus passengers as First drivers prepare to strike three days of every week More than 300 drivers, who are members of Unite, will be striking, with the trade union's general secretary Sharon Graham saying: "Bus drivers, including those at First Manchester, are no longer prepared to accept low rates of pay, for the difficult and stressful work they undertake." Another ongoing point of dispute is First Manchester's alleged refusal to backdate their last pay increase for 2021 to August 1. Let us know your thoughts on the strikes in the comments section. Unite says the drivers' wage currently stands at £12.40 an hour.
Those striking this week will be joined by Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner on Friday, as well as more MPs and council officials from the area.
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