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Severn River Crossing and Unite agree to call off strike

30th August 2012
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A THREAT OF strike action, involving toll staff on the Severn River Crossing on 24 August, was called off after an agreement was reached between the union and the bridge owner.

The Unite union warned that any industrial action could cause severe disruption for drivers travelling between south Wales and the west of England on one of the busiest bank holidays of the year.

It had also raised hopes among hauliers that the barriers may have to be raised allowing free travel across the bridge.

The Freight Transport Association urged a swift resolution to the dispute because of the potential effect on the haulage industry, as well as tourism. Hauliers had feared that drivers could have been stranded on the M4 as drivers ran out of working time.

But Unite regional officer Jeff Woods says it has suspended industrial action. “A meeting took place today between Unite and Severn River Crossing management and I am pleased to announce that the union and the company have reached an agreement on a range of issues, including the issue that prompted the vote for industrial action.” The union says the dispute was over the work-life balance of toll staff.


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