In early May 1,000 drivers, most of whom are members of the Tramways Union, stopped work for six days and erected picket lines at depots across the city, affecting a system that normally carries 30,000 passengers a day. Their action won widespread public support (see coverage in the May 30 issue).

Officials of the four combined unions representing the drivers recommended accepting the deal, something they had not done for previous Stagecoach offers rejected by the workers. This is the first time the four unions have combined in a dispute with the bosses. Around 73 percent voted to accept.

Drivers will now be required to work 45 hours instead of 40 before receiving overtime pay, which is reduced from time-and-a-half to time-and-a-quarter. The contract will run for two years.  
 
 
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