Nottingham faces goose fair tram strike disruption

Over 90% workers on the City’s tram network have backed strike action.

GMB Union has today announced that workers on Nottingham’s tram network have voted overwhelmingly for strike action in a dispute over pay, with over 90% backing industrial action.

The Union has warned that strike action could coincide with Nottingham’s annual Goose Fair, due to take place later this month.

Around 300 workers are expected to join strike action, across the network’s drivers, ticket office staff and maintenance teams.

Colin Whyatt, GMB Regional Organiser, said;

“Our members want nothing less than to take action during one of Nottingham’s busiest weeks.

“Tram workers do vital work for our city, keeping families, workers and businesses moving every single day.

“They’re facing huge cost of living pressures and all they’re asking for is a pay packet that covers the bills.

“Tram owners Keolis make eye watering profits, it’s only right that workers are rewarded for their hard work.

“Tram bosses must urgently come back to the table and find a way forward on this”.