Unionized bus drivers in Scotland are voting to determine whether or not they will strike against Lothian Buses management for creating a “hostile” work environment. Union leaders have alleged that the company culture is hostile, workers are “bullied” by management, and face job insecurity. In December, an employee was fired and ten others were placed on suspension as the result of a Facebook group that was created by disgruntled workers. Following the ballot that workers hold themselves, employees feel confident that they will have to hold a legal ballot in order to be granted permission to strike.
See "Bus drivers’ union prepares for strike action on ‘bullying’ at Lothian Buses", Ian Swanson, The Scotsman, March 18, 2019