Bus drivers in London are set to go on strike over working conditions in hot weather as the capital suffers through another heatwave.The Unite union said more than 1,500 Arriva North London bus drivers will take industrial action on Friday and multiple other days, over concerns the company is not taking the issue seriously.Most buses operated by Arriva North London have air cooling systems, which only manage to reduce temperatures by around two or three degrees Celsius rather than more effective air conditioning, the union said.This means buses are still extremely hot for drivers and passengers, leading to health problems in the sweltering conditions.Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “The heatwave this week has caused even more problems for our members at Arriva North London, who have once again faced doing a demanding job in unbearable conditions.“No worker should be made ill by their job.“This problem is raised year after year and as the summers get hotter it can no longer be swept under the carpet.“Arriva can afford to act on this serious issue, which puts both drivers and the general public at risk, and it must make this a priority.”Some 42 bus routes will be disrupted by the strikes. You can see the full list here.Which dates will the bus strikes be happening?The following strike dates have been confirmed by Unite:Friday, August 14 - Saturday, August 15Tuesday, August 18 - Friday, August 21Tuesday, August 25 - Friday, August 28Friday, September 4 - Saturday, September 5Monday, September 7 - Tuesday, September 8Friday, September 18 - Saturday, September 19Monday, September 21 - Tuesday, September 22Friday, October 2 - Saturday, October 3Monday, October 5 - Tuesday, October 6Friday, October 16 - Saturday, October 17Monday, October 19 - Tuesday, October 20
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