Debate contribution: Translink: Ballot for Strike Action

Debate contribution by Mr Gerry Carroll on 3 November 2025.

MLA: Mr Gerry Carroll
Party at the time: People Before Profit Alliance
Date: 3 November 2025
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Translink: Ballot for Strike Action
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5213108

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I agree with that, Minister. Terms and conditions for workers that include fair pay are essential for services to be rolled out, including, of course, the night bus. Minister, have your officials looked at taking action to address the fact that drivers are stuck on buses, in some cases for up to five hours at a time, without any breaks? That is leading to a lot of anger, injuries and grumblings among workers in Translink in particular.

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 1714/22-27.

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