Strong reaction to news of bus strike

There’s been a fierce reaction from 3FM listeners after hearing bus drivers are to strike for three days next week.

It starts on Thursday and will last until Saturday –on two of those days children will be in school.

Drivers took the decision yesterday after months of arguing with the government over proposed changes to their pay.

Many people have shared their views on the 3FM Facebook page - the vast majority heavily criticising the drivers.

Some, like Samantha, say they should be lucky to have a job in the first place, while many others such as Julie are angry because they’re choosing the busiest time of year to strike and this could cause many issues with hospitals, doctor’s appointments and late-night shopping.

However, some people, like Leanne, say they understand why people are upset.

Bobby Morton from the Unite Union says drivers don’t want to strike but they are losing out:

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