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| Festive bus strike gets under way | Festive bus strike gets under way |
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| A bus strike in Aberdeen was set to cause transport problems for shoppers amid the busy Christmas rush. | |
| Drivers and other depot staff at First Bus have been taking part in a 24-hour strike, which began at 0300 GMT. | |
| They are seeking a 5% pay rise after rejecting a 4% offer negotiated through conciliation service Acas. | They are seeking a 5% pay rise after rejecting a 4% offer negotiated through conciliation service Acas. |
| The current industrial action, by members of the Unite T&G union, is due to be followed by 48-hour stoppages over the following two weekends. | The current industrial action, by members of the Unite T&G union, is due to be followed by 48-hour stoppages over the following two weekends. |
| It was estimated that about 130 buses could be off the road until Sunday morning. | |
| Aberdeen shopping centre bosses fear vital pre-Christmas trade could be lost. | Aberdeen shopping centre bosses fear vital pre-Christmas trade could be lost. |
| The strikes came after a ballot of 400 union members. | The strikes came after a ballot of 400 union members. |
| Those taking industrial action include about 250 drivers and staff such as depot cleaners and mechanics. | Those taking industrial action include about 250 drivers and staff such as depot cleaners and mechanics. |
| Rival operator Stagecoach will still be running its fleet of buses in the city at the weekend. | Rival operator Stagecoach will still be running its fleet of buses in the city at the weekend. |