
The head of Unite the Union in the Island is defending the actions of bus drivers as they prepare to stage a half-day strike.
Drivers are taking industrial action between 1pm and 6pm, in the long-running dispute over government cost-saving measures.
Eric Holmes insists today’s stoppage is completely justified and directed his anger at Director of Public Transport Ian Longworth:


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