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Strike fears at Thwaites in Warwickshire end as workers secure substantial pay increase

The threat of strike action at Leamington Spa based dumper truck makers Thwaites has ended after workers overwhelmingly accepted a vastly improved pay offer.

Strike ballot

Over 60 members of Unite, the UK’s leading union, had voted for st…

England / Greater Manchester / Manchester / Reference Library

First Manchester bus drivers to begin strike action next week

Commuters in Greater Manchester have been warned to expect severe disruption to bus services from Monday (10 January) as bus drivers employed by First Manchester begin strike action in a dispute over pay and conditions.

Strikes to begi…