United Kingdom - Strike of transport workers ends with victory - February 28, 2026

Strikes by more than 200 Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) workers have ended with a pay victory, Unite the union, said. The workers, who undertake vital roles including ticketing, passenger assistance and information services for the bus network, voted to accept the agreement following intensive negotiations. The agreement includes a pay increase of at least 3.2% backdated to April 2025 for all staff, plus a non-consolidated payment of £ 1,000 (€ 1,150). Workers on lower bands will see pay rise to at least £ 15.10 (€ 17.38) an hour, resulting in wages increases of between 6.4 and 11.1%. 

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