A strike on Greater Manchester's tram system has been timed to "cause maximum disruption" on the day of a Manchester United match, a union leader has said, reports BBC News. Members of the Unite union voted to walk out for 24 hours on Wednesday 11 February when United are due to play Burnley at Old Trafford.
John Boughton, regional organiser of Unite, said: "You've got to use every means possible to increase leverage."
Metrolink's management said the strike was "simply not justified."
Asked on BBC Radio Manchester if it was a deliberate decision to target the United match, Mr Boughton replied: "Yes."
The union, which represents drivers, electricians, and customer services staff, said it was striking over a pay dispute.
