Metrolink staff have accepted a pay deal, ending a dispute which almost led to tram strikes during Parklife festival and other major events earlier this month.
Workers will now get a pay rise of 6.5 pc as well as a £1,000 one-off payment. It comes after mayor Andy Burnham met with union representatives in a bid to avert industrial action planned on June 10 and 11 when Parklife took place over two days at Heaton Park, The Weeknd performed at the Etihad Stadium, Roger Waters appeared at the AO Arena and Soccer Aid was hosted at Old Trafford.
Trade union Unite suspended the strikes after an improved offer was made. However, tram services were still severely disrupted over the weekend with three Metrolink lines suspended due to damaged overhead cables at Victoria.
Services to Bury, Rochdale and Oldham were affected until Thursday (June 15). Join our WhatsApp Top Stories and Breaking News group by clicking this link KeolisAmey, which runs Metrolink services, will cover the cost of the pay rise, but the improved offer could cost the taxpayer when the contract is renewed.
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