Richard Wagstaff: Union boss says working conditions of bus drivers need to be improved
Early Edition with Ryan Bridge · Newstalk ZB
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Bus drivers eagerly await their turn to discuss working conditions today.
Transport Minister Michael Wood is meeting with union representatives in Auckland - the hot topics: wages and conditions.
More than 500 bus drivers have been hired since November, meaning Go Bus and NZ Bus numbers in main centres will be back to full strength in coming weeks.
Council of Trade Unions President Richard Wagstaff told Kate Hawkesby says the conditions need to be improved.
He says some drivers are working over time and getting fatigued on the job.
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