"Two 48-hour bus strikes have been called by the union Unite in an ongoing dispute over alleged bullying and union busting at Leyton bus garage. Stagecoach previously said it utterly refutes the union's claims. The 97 bus, which runs between Chingford and Stratford via Walthamstow and Leyton, is one of 13 routes expected to be affected by walkouts. The union said previous strikes in December and January caused major disruption over the festive period, with mass cancellations."
"We appreciate it is frustrating for passengers to hear of more strikes, but this dispute is completely the fault of the employer who has failed to come forward with a plan to resolve this problem. Previous strikes showed a lot of unity between drivers and they will continue to show solidarity towards their colleagues who have been unfairly targeted. Instead of continuing to bully Unite members, management must come back with a clear plan to resolve the issue in order to stop further disruption to bus services."
Unite members at the Lea Interchange Bus Company have scheduled four 48-hour walkouts in February over alleged bullying and union busting at Leyton bus garage. The action will affect 13 Stagecoach routes, including the 97 between Chingford and Stratford, and is expected to disrupt weekend travel and half-term journeys. Stagecoach says it utterly refutes the union's claims. Previous strikes in December and January caused major cancellations and disruption. Unite officials say management has failed to present credible proposals and must provide a clear plan to resolve the dispute to avoid further disruption.
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