Train drivers’ union ASLEF has suspended the three days of tram strike action planned for next week, after managers made an improved pay offer.
Solid: ASLEF members on strike earlier this summer
“Although the improved offer does not meet our members’ aspirations, ASLEF will always look for a solution that avoids disruption to passengers and our members losing money unnecessarily while trying to achieve our objectives,” an statement issued by the union at lunchtime today said.
An ASLEF source told Inside Croydon that the union’s negotiating team agreed to postpone the strike action in order for talks to be held with Tram Operations Ltd at the arbitration service, ACAS, “to discuss and further improve their offer”.
They said, “This does not mean the Tramlink dispute is over. If we cannot make progress at the fresh talks, then we will announce new strike dates.
“The only reason management are now prepared to make an improved offer is because of the solid strike action ASLEF members have taken.
“It is their solidarity on four days of strike action so far that brought management back to the negotiating table.”
- If you have a news story about life in or around Croydon, or want to publicise your residents’ association or business, or if you have a local event to promote, please email us with full details at inside.croydon@btinternet.com
Inside Croydon is a member of the Independent Community News Network- By having a comment section, we provide all readers with an immediate “right of reply” on all our content. Details of how this works can be read by clicking here
- Inside Croydon works together with the Bureau of Investigative Journalism, as well as BBC London News and ITV London
- Inside Croydon: 3.3million page views in 2021. Seen by 1.6million unique visitors in that 12-month period
Well Done British Rail – we really do appreciate you all