Birmingham Residents Acknowledge Bus Drivers' Victory with 'Fair Play' But Make Their Own Demands Starting Next Week.

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Today's announcement that the long and arduous bus strikes in the West Midlands have finally come to an end has generated a flurry of responses from readers of BirminghamLive. The drivers employed by National Express West Midlands who participated in these strikes have voted in favour of accepting a pay raise of 16.2%, culminating in an end to the strife that had disrupted travel across the region on multiple occasions.

A strike started on Monday (March 20th) when 3,100 National Express drivers stopped working due to a disagreement about their salaries. They had already declined a better proposal for a 14.3% increase in pay.

National Express has announced that they have agreed to a pay increase of 16.2 percent, which they believe is one of the best pay rises in any industry. The Unite union has declared this as a triumph, and many Brummies have already voiced their opinions on the agreement, with some expecting drivers to deliver a faultless service.

Check out more: The National Express bus strike is over after drivers agreed to a significant pay increase of 16.2 percent.

The offer that was agreed upon by both parties involves a 16.2 per cent pay increment for one year, along with enhancements in the accident pay of drivers and better hourly rates for working during the Christmas period. Moreover, National Express has given its assurance to apply the new terms and conditions settled with Unite in November 2019, which was a major point of contention in the disagreement.

Emma Matthews left her thoughts on our Facebook page, saying she was happy that the workers stood up for what they believed in. She went on to explain that National Express is a privately owned company, therefore comparing their actions and percentage of striking to NHS nurses and doctors was not a fair comparison. However, she supported the workers for fighting for what they believed was right.

Kevin Ankrett said that he wishes individuals comprehend that they shouldn't be mistreated if they are late or miss a stop during the initial week or so. He believes that the public will draw together to oppose and protest the issue.

Sam George repeated the same sentiment, expressing that all the buses should be impeccably clean by Monday morning, taking care to clean the windows as well.

Ahsan Ul Islam expressed congratulations by stating: "Well done National Express Bus drivers. I am feeling proud of you all. You have demonstrated to others how to demand what you are entitled to. I hope that this encourages others to also stand up for their own rights."

Neal Deakin expressed his dissatisfaction by saying that although it may be reasonable for someone to receive a salary increase, it is unjust due to the commotion that they have created.

Russ Mahon said, "It's only fair that the bus drivers received a pay raise because of the difficult circumstances they deal with every day. I'm glad they stood their ground as I worked as an NX bus driver for 7 years and understand their struggles."

Marie-anne Calderwood Duncan expressed optimism, saying that a profit-driven private entity is exploiting mistreated and underpaid workers. She hopes that increased wages and improved working conditions will alleviate the shortage of drivers, which often causes the buses she relies on to be consistently tardy.

Stay tuned for the latest news and our response to this story as we provide ongoing coverage on our liveblog.

When will the bus service in Birmingham return to its regular schedule as the strike comes to an end?

Rishi Sunak promises to put an end to any upcoming strikes and strongly condemns the recent bus disturbance in West Midlands.

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