A Translink bus strike will no longer go ahead after members accepted a revised pay offer, it's been announced.
In a statement issued on Friday afternoon, a spokesperson for the GMB Union said the pay increase was "well deserved and hard fought for".
They say Translink management offered a new pay offer "at the eleventh hour" – which bus drivers, cleaners and shunters have accepted.
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The offer means strikes will not go ahead.
GMB Organiser Peter Macklin said: "This shows the strength that workers have when they stick together to demand a fair deal.
"This is a well deserved pay increase and package that our members fought hard for.
"We thank every member who stood firm and earned this decent pay deal for themselves and their colleagues."
A Translink spokesperson said: "Translink is pleased that members of Unite the Union and GMB Bus Driver Trade Unions have accepted the revised pay offer.
“This revised offer acknowledged our drivers’ concerns over increasing inflation and the cost of living, while also supporting wider business needs.
“Maintaining services for our customers has been of the utmost priority for the company and we are pleased to have found a way forward that will enable us to build back public transport for a more sustainable and better future for all”.
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