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A 72-hour bus and train strike that was set to go ahead this week has been suspended following an improved pay offer from Translink.
The three day strike that was set to take place from February 27 was announced last Friday, however, following talks on Sunday, the Unite, GMB and Siptu unions have said they will now ballot their membership on the new offer.
A statement on behalf of the three unions was released on Sunday announcing the suspension.
It stated, “Following an improved pay offer by Translink the three public transport trade unions (Unite, GMB and SIPTU), will suspend the forthcoming strike action and will ballot their memberships on the new offer.
“Pay negotiations between the transport unions and Translink management were reconvened today (Sunday) following the rejection of an initial pay offer by management on Thursday (22 February).
“Following the receipt of an improved pay offer for all Translink employees workforce reps suspended the planned 72-hour strike action set for 00.01 on Tuesday (27 February).
“Workers in all three trade unions will now be balloted on the offer.”
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