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Festive Travel Disrupted: Tram Staff Strike Until New Year
9 Oct
Summary
- Nottingham's tram network faces an additional 25 days of strikes.
- Industrial action spans from late October through December.
- A rejected pay offer included a 3.3% increase for most staff.
Nottingham's tram network is bracing for further disruption as an additional 25 days of strike action have been announced. The industrial action is scheduled to take place weekly, starting on October 22 and continuing until December 31. This prolonged period of walk-outs will include every weekend leading up to the Christmas holiday.
The GMB Union confirmed its members are in dispute with Nottingham Express Transit (NET) over pay, a situation that has persisted since January. Negotiations have been ongoing for nearly a year. Recently, a pay offer was rejected by the unions. This offer included a 3.3% pay increase for staff, a 7% increase for the lowest paid roles, and additional improvements for night workers.
Previous strikes have already caused significant impact, including during the historic Goose Fair event. The upcoming strike action begins on October 22, with escalating walk-outs planned. Notably, every weekend from Friday, November 20, will see further industrial action. Normal tram services are anticipated to resume in the New Year.
