Wellington.Scoop
Wellington bus drivers have voted to strike, 204 in favour, 2 opposed.
The DomPost reports that the decision was taken at a union meeting this morning, after discussion about the breakdown of wage negotiations with the new owners of NZ Bus.
Reporter Joel McManus says the strike will be a “surprise attack” sometime in the next few weeks, with just 24 hours notice. He says a strike will mean a full shutdown of bus services, including school runs.
News from Tramways Union
Tramways Union secretary Kevin O’Sullivan says Wellington bus drivers will launch a strike with a little as 24 hours notice, as pay negotiations with operator NZ Bus have reached an impasse. Services in the rest of the Wellington region will not be affected.