Andy Burnham agrees pay rises for train drivers after threat of strike action
Train drivers on the Avanti West Coast line have secured a 3.6% pay rise following a deal between the company and the Aslef union. The agreement, which includes additional benefits for Sunday work, successfully averted planned strike action.
Why it matters
This deal represents a significant labor negotiation outcome under the new government, potentially setting a precedent for other transport disputes.
The deal comes after rail union Asleft announced plans to ballot members on possible strike action amid a pay dispute
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