First Bus strike ballot to be counted

The Aberdeen bus strike ballots will be counted today to see wether drivers, mechanics and cleaners will accept a new pay offer.

Staff at First Bus in Aberdeen have been involved in ongoing industrial action, which has seen several strikes as well as a work-to-rule over the summer.

Further industrial action planned for this week was suspended after the company offered a revised pay deal, which workers have been voting on over the weekend, according to the BBC.

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Unions have recommended that staff accept the revised offer.

John Stewart, leader of Aberdeen City Council, said: “I am clearly pleased that First and T&G Unite have reached a place where an offer could be made that the unions can recommend.”