London bus drivers resume strike over heatwave working amid fears over air con deal
London bus drivers have resumed strike action due to concerns over extreme in-cab temperatures and the slow pace of air-conditioning retrofits. Despite a previous deal, workers argue that the current measures are insufficient to protect them from heatwaves.
Why it matters
This highlights the growing tension between labor unions and transport operators regarding workplace safety standards in the face of climate change.
Unite union and bus operator Arriva North London reached a deal during last week’s talks but some drivers rejected the offer saying it did not go far enough to solve the problem of working in heatwaves. Unite union and bus operator Arriva North London reached a deal during last week’s talks but some drivers rejected the offer saying it did not go far enough to solve the problem of working in heatwaves. Public transport London bus drivers resume strike over heatwave working amid fears over air con deal Drivers concerned that bus operator’s offer to retrofit cabs on 730 buses will not be complete by next summer
Prefer the Guardian on Google London bus drivers have resumed strike action over having to work in high temperatures, amid fears that proposed improvements to air conditioning will not be complete by next summer.
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