Fuel tanker drivers' strike ends

Shell tanker drivers returned to work on Tuesday 17th June after a four day national strike. It affected depots in Bedfordshire and Essex, although most garages had enough supplies to stay open. Their union said the drivers deserved more money because their job is skilled and dangerous. Another strike due to start on Friday 20th June has been called off after talks between the drivers' union and employers.

Video reports: 

¹ Our video report from Saturday 14th June showed drivers warning that the strikes could be the start of a Summer of action, plus a round-up of the situation at garages across the region.

¹ Our video report from the west of the region on Friday 13th June included a depot at Luton Airport, which was one of 14 being picketed across the country.

¹ Our video report from the east of the region on Friday 13th June features a garage at Sible Hedingham in Essex, which had already run out of fuel, and striking drivers at the Coryton depot in Essex.

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The recent Anglia News ‘Feeling the Pinch’ series highlighted the problems facing motorists with rising fuel prices, and gave tips on how to save fuel and money. Click here to read our factsheet.

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