New Arriva drivers' roster 'unacceptable' - GWU

The GWU said today that a new summer roster for drivers, announced by Arriva, is unacceptable and should be withdrawn to avoid industrial action. It also said that a conciliation meeting has been scheduled for tomorrow between the bus operator, the union and the Director of employment and industrial relations in a bid to resolve the issue.  The union condemned Arriva for issuing the roster without any consultations and said that what the company was proposing was inhumane. Drivers who contacted timesofmalta.com also complained that they are being asked to drive for many hours, well beyond the statutory daily eight hours.