Strikes this week by over 1,500 bus drivers working for Arriva North London have been postponed following an improved offer by the company.

Drivers at the following garages - Barking, Edmonton, Enfield, Grays, Palmers Green, Stamford Hill, Tottenham and Wood Green – were due to walk out on Friday (4 September) affecting over 40 routes in the capital.

This dispute is focused around unacceptable temperatures for workers on buses.

Following talks between Arriva and Unite, the union representing bus drivers, an improved offer has now been tabled to the union and will be put out to ballot.

Unite General Secretary Sharon Graham said: “Unite is determined that the conditions of bus drivers are improved in London and beyond.

“We expect bus operators to treat workers with dignity and respect and will be ensuring that this happens.”

Unite national lead officer Onay Kasab said: “Following an improved offer which deals with the issues raised by Unite members, the offer will now go out to ballot over the coming days.”

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