Bus pay dispute action suspended

There was 24-hour First Bus strike action at the weekend

Industrial action involving Aberdeen bus crews has been suspended following a round of fresh talks.

Members of the T&G Unite union held the first in a planned series of strikes at the weekend, with a 48-hour stoppage scheduled to start on Friday.

First Bus in the city has tabled an improved pay offer which was put to union representatives on Tuesday.

In response the union called off action planned for the next two weekends so members could consider the latest deal.

Bus drivers, technical staff and cleaners staged a 24-hour walkout from Saturday morning, bringing First's services in the city to a halt.

Further 48-hour strikes had been scheduled for this Friday and Saturday, as well as the following weekend.

Workers have been seeking a 5% pay rise and have already rejected a 4% offer.