Greater Manchester Metrolink tram drivers to strike 5–7 Dec over fatigue and shifts
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Around 320 Unite members at KeolisAmey Metrolink depots plan a three‑day walkout citing unsafe long‑hours rosters and insufficient rest days.
This alert was originally created on 27 November 2025.
Public Impact
Metro
Effective Dates
Updates
Apr 12, 2026
✅ Completed
All effective dates have passed (legacy backfill)
Dec 3, 2025
✎ Update
Following talks with KeolisAmey Metrolink and TfGM, Unite postponed the 5–7 December walkout to ballot members; if the offer is rejected, strikes will take place on 19, 20 and 31 December.
📅 Effective dates
+ Added: 19 Dec 2025, 20 Dec 2025, 31 Dec 2025
− Removed: 5 Dec 2025, 6 Dec 2025, 7 Dec 2025
Organizer
Affected Locations
- Greater Manchester
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