The union Unite is seeking an an 'inflation-related pay increase of around 10%' for its members.
An indefinite bus strike over a pay dispute has entered its fourth week.The Unite union claimed that some drivers were being forced to use food banks and want an "inflation-related pay increase of around 10%".
Zoe Croot, who runs a nursery in Rotherham, said she is spending more than £200 a week providing taxis to get her 25 staff to work."Fortunately, we are able to stay open at the moment, but I don't know how long we are going to be able to carry on doing this."
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