London bus workers threaten strike before Olympics
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Thousands of London bus workers have voted to go on strike ahead of the 2012 Olympics, saying they want a premium for working during game time.
Members of the Unite union endorsed industrial action at a rate of more than nine to one Saturday, although strike dates have yet to be announced.
The union is seeking a $775 bonus for working over the games for each of the 20,000 bus workers it represents.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}It's the latest group of transit workers to demand extra money to work over game time.
London's subway train drivers have already secured one-time payments of around $775 for working over the games, while those who run the capital's bicycle rental network have also asked for bonuses.
The games run from July 27 to Aug. 12.