Unions representing bus and rail workers will re-enter pay discussions

Trade union officials say they who represent public transport workers in Northern Ireland have said they will re-enter discussions over pay with Translink.

In recent times, both bus and rail workers have staged several days of industrial action.

A pay offer for 2023/24 was rejected this week - it has been described by Unite, GMB, and Siptu describe the offer as inadequate.

A joint statement read: "Northern Ireland’s transport unions - GMB, SIPTU and Unite, have agreed to re-enter discussions with Translink management.

"Unions aim to achieve a resolution to the ongoing pay dispute around the 2023-24 fiscal year.

"Members of all three trade unions voted last week with a decisive majority to reject as inadequate a pay offer from management.

"Unions agreed to re-enter negotiations following discussions with reps and officials.

"No further public comments will be made on the dispute ahead of the conclusion of talks."