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London 2012: Bus workers to vote on action over bonus | London 2012: Bus workers to vote on action over bonus |
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London bus workers are to be balloted on whether to take industrial action over their demand for an Olympics bonus. | London bus workers are to be balloted on whether to take industrial action over their demand for an Olympics bonus. |
Union Unite has called for an extra £500 payment to "recognise and reward bus workers for the massive increase in workloads" during the Games. | |
It said a strike or other action could be considered if employers did not enter into "genuine talks". | It said a strike or other action could be considered if employers did not enter into "genuine talks". |
Transport for London (TfL) said bus drivers were already paid overtime. | Transport for London (TfL) said bus drivers were already paid overtime. |
Various deals have already been agreed for London train and Tube workers, although a compromise has not yet been reached on the specific sum that London Underground workers will receive for work during the Games. | |
London buses are run by several operators, with First and Go Ahead among the largest. | London buses are run by several operators, with First and Go Ahead among the largest. |
Unite, which represents 24,000 bus workers, said every operator had refused to agree to meet with the union. | Unite, which represents 24,000 bus workers, said every operator had refused to agree to meet with the union. |
Unite regional secretary Peter Kavanagh called it a "massive error of judgement". | Unite regional secretary Peter Kavanagh called it a "massive error of judgement". |
He said: "The London bus is an iconic symbol for London and bus workers will be on the front line dealing with the extra congestion and helping passengers find their way around." | He said: "The London bus is an iconic symbol for London and bus workers will be on the front line dealing with the extra congestion and helping passengers find their way around." |
Go Ahead did not comment. | |
Ken Davidson, head of bus operations for TfL, said it was "aware and disappointed" by Unite's decision. | |
He added: "London bus drivers are employed by private bus companies and their pay and conditions are set by those companies. | He added: "London bus drivers are employed by private bus companies and their pay and conditions are set by those companies. |
"If bus drivers are required to work additional hours they are paid overtime accordingly." | "If bus drivers are required to work additional hours they are paid overtime accordingly." |
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