crop270213.jpg)
The government says a demand for an increased hourly rate and an enhanced lump sum was handed over to them, at the same time as Union officials were describing the bus crews' increased determination to escalate their action.
Further strike action has been promised, some of which could affect the "bendy bus" trials.
But the Department of Community, Culture and Leisure's chief executive, Nick Black, says there does appear to be some room for negotiation:
School leaders’ union claims members’ concerns ‘ignored’ amid Tynwald whistleblowing inquiry
NAHT calls for greater transparency and review of past processes following evidence from senior civil servants
Lord Street development granted planning permission
Planning committee approved plans for project
No Ireland sailings for Paddy's Day
Manannan crossings cancelled due to forecast adverse weather
Doctors claim 'critical shortfall' in hospital beds is posing 'direct risk' to life
But Manx Care refutes shortage figures saying work continues to ease pressure