Tram strikes have been confirmed to take place during Goose Fair.

Colin Whyatt, GMB Organiser, said: “This is a clear message from Nottingham’s dedicated tram staff that they will not be backed into a corner by low pay. Tram workers are facing the harshest cost of living crisis in a generation, with many of them unable to afford to live and shop in the city they work in.

“Tram bosses have been keen to plead poverty in recent weeks, but hard working and loyal staff cannot be expected to foot the bill whilst tram bosses feather their nests. This vote now confirms that Nottingham could now face transport chaos come Goose Fair, an outcome everyone wanted to avoid.

“Time is rapidly running out, but our union is always open to negotiating a solution when tram bosses are ready to see sense.”

Chris Wright, Managing Director of Nottingham Trams Limited, said: “While we have noted the outcome of the GMB ballot, we are disappointed at the unnecessary reaction of the union to our sensible and fair pay offer

“This includes an increase of 9 per cent for our lowest paid employees and 6.75 per cent for all other members of our team, a proposal that represents an overall pay rise of 20 per cent since the Covid-19 pandemic. However, we remain committed to reaching agreement on a reasonable and realistic pay settlement for colleagues.”