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Bahrain bus drivers strike over pay

by Claire Ferris-Lay on Wednesday, 23 July 2008
BUS PROTEST: Drivers have gone on strike in Bahrain over pay.

Almost 50 drivers have reportedly quit from Bahrain’s main bus operator during the past two days in a protest over pay.

The 47 Bahrainis account for around two thirds of drivers at Cars Transport Corporation. They were among 52 who refused to show up for work on Monday - demanding a $212.20 increase in their salaries, according to Gulf Daily News on Wednesday.

The Labour Ministry initially branded the strike illegal and five of those who stayed away returned to work yesterday.

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However, a company spokesman claimed the remainder had quit - meaning bus services across the country were disrupted for a second day.

The firm has managed to maintain a reduced frequency on all of its routes with 22 drivers who did not take part in the walkout.

The workers say they earn around US$530.60 a month, but said that did not reflect the level of their work and they want at least $212.20 more.Government officials are set to hold a meeting with Cars management at 11am today in a bid to solve the dispute.

The company is based in Isa Town and has branches in Muharraq and Manama.

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