Is South Yorkshire heading for a Winter of Discontent?
Join the debate by adding your comment below and vote using the box on the right of this page. The Supertram network carries 36,000 passengers per day – many of whom use park and ride services. A spokesman for Sheffield Council’s Liberal Democrat council said: “We are concerned about the result.” He added there were fears a Supertram strike would lead to extra traffic heading into the city centre, increasing congestion. Stagecoach made pre-tax profits of £170.8m in 2008-9 and has offered increases to some staff including drivers at East Midlands Trains, who are receiving a 2.5 per cent pay deal. A spokesman for Stagecoach Supertram said: “We are operating in a very challenging economic climate, which is having an effect right across the private and public sector. Many people across the country are faced either with unemployment or difficult financial circumstances. “Despite that background, we have been able to protect the jobs of our people. “Nevertheless, we are not immune from the i
