Bus operator First strike & SYFBU's second strike walkout

Friday saw a series of strikes across South Yorkshire: drivers from bus operator First began strike action over disciplinary issues at the Oliver Grove bus depot, whilst South Yorkshire Fire Brigade's Union staged it's second walkout within a week as their grievances failed to be resolved during negotiations.

Buses sit out of service at Olive Grove Bus Depot, Sheffield:




Firefighters from Green Watch of South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service walkout on strike at South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters, Sheffield:

South Yorkshire Fire Brigades Union: Strike

At 6pm on 19 October 2009, South Yorkshire Fire Brigades Union went on strike over a shifts dispute. Images all taken at South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service's Headquarters, Sheffield.