Stagecoach West Scotland bus drivers' strike suspended
Stagecoach West staff began their demonstrations on June 9 and were due to continue until July 21.
However, the strike action will now be paused from 3pm today, June 18, while drivers are balloted on the revised pay terms.
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Siobhan McCready, Unite industrial officer, said: 'Unite's members at Stagecoach West Scotland have fought hard to get an improved pay offer on the table.
"Strike action has now been suspended as an act of good faith while members are balloted on the new offer.'
The ballot is expected to conclude by Friday afternoon.
The industrial action involved 430 drivers across depots in Ayr, Arran, Ardrossan, and Kilmarnock, and affected services throughout Ayrshire, Lanarkshire, and Glasgow.
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The outcome of the ballot will determine whether the new pay offer is accepted or if industrial action will resume in the coming weeks.
Further updates are expected once the ballot has concluded.
A spokesperson for Stagecoach commented: "Following further discussions between Stagecoach West Scotland and Unite the Union, all drivers have been advised to return to work at our Ayrshire depots on Wednesday, June 18.
"A ballot will take place on Friday, June 20, on a deal which has been recommended for acceptance by Unite the Union.
"We thank our customers for their continued patience and will update further as soon as we are able to do so."
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