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Rail workers at GWR and Southeastern back strike action
Rail workers at GWR and Southeastern back strike action: RAIL workers at two train companies have voted in favour of strike action over a continued dispute over ...
theargus.co.uk/news/20271452.rail-workers-gwr-southeastern-back-strike-action/
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Rail union announces three days of strikes in July
Rail union announces three days of strikes in July: The RMT says 20,000 members will strike on 20, 22, and 29 July.
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All London National Rail lines to be disrupted as RMT joins October strike
All London National Rail lines to be disrupted as RMT joins October strike: The RMT will strike alongside other unions who postponed their strike action ...
mylondon.news/news/uk-world-news/londons-national-rail-lines-disrupted-25064086
Key FactsTrain drivers at 12 companies, including London Overground, will go on strike on October 1 and 5.
Apr 23, 2023 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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  • Train drivers from 12 major operating companies will strike on October 1 and 5, according to the ASLEF union, which reaffirmed members' support for a strike today.

  • ASLEF, which represents 96% of train drivers in England, Scotland, and Wales, gave 14 days' notice of the strike, but did not make an announcement until today in order to respect the Queen's funeral.

  • He went on to say, "Withdrawing your labor, while a fundamental human right, is always a last resort for this trade union - but the train companies are determined to force our hand."

  • "They are telling train drivers to take a real terms pay cut."
Train passengers to be hit with fresh travel disruption as rail workers ...
Train passengers to be hit with fresh travel disruption as rail workers strike: RMT boss Mick Lynch said RMT will continue to negotiate in good faith but said ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/fresh-rail-strike-misery-passengers-24807676

Disruption is also likely the day after each strike due to the knock-on impact from reduced staffing and services.

Train strikes: When are the walkouts and which rail services are affected?
Train strikes: When are the walkouts and which rail services are affected?: Train drivers and other railway workers are to stage a fresh wave of strikes in the ...
itv.com/news/2022-07-22/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-summer-train-strikes
How the rail strike will affect services on Thursday 18 August
How the rail strike will affect services on Thursday 18 August: The Rail Maritime and Transport union has organised strikes on Thursday 18 August and Saturday 20 ...
inews.co.uk/news/train-strike-tomorrow-rail-thursday-august-affect-services-uk-1799605
Train drivers on strike as dispute over pay and conditions continues
Train drivers on strike as dispute over pay and conditions continues: Members of Aslef at nine train companies are walking out for 24 hours, crippling large ...
itv.com/news/2022-08-13/train-drivers-on-strike-as-dispute-over-pay-and-conditions-continues
Rail passengers urged not to travel between August 18-21
Rail passengers urged not to travel between August 18-21: SOUTH Western Railway is urging its customers not to travel by train unless absolutely necessary during ...
dailyecho.co.uk/news/20612712.rail-passengers-urged-not-travel-august-18-21/
Train drivers’ strike brings fresh misery to rail passengers
Train drivers’ strike brings fresh misery to rail passengers: Football fans travelling to the opening Saturday of English leagues, and people going to the ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/train-drivers-strike-brings-fresh-24628807
Rail strike to cause severe disruption across Great Britain on Saturday
Rail strike to cause severe disruption across Great Britain on Saturday: Members of Aslef union will take part in most widespread stoppage by train drivers since ...
theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/jul/29/rail-strike-to-cause-severe-disruption-great-britain-saturday
Heathrow airport warns it could extend cap on flights
Heathrow airport warns it could extend cap on flights: Chief executive says daily limit needed to ease pressure and blames airlines for not hiring ground staff ...
ft.com/content/be4f65c7-c123-43ef-92e0-7145eff23f61
Rail strikes: Travel chaos as thousands of rail workers strike over jobs ...
Rail strikes: Travel chaos as thousands of rail workers strike over jobs, pay and conditions
itv.com/news/2022-07-27/travel-chaos-as-thousands-of-rail-workers-strike-over-jobs-pay-and-conditions
The next rail strike: What you need to know as industrial action continues
The next rail strike: What you need to know as industrial action continues: The UK's travel chaos continues, with another rail strike planned this week bringing ...
news.sky.com/story/the-next-rail-strike-what-you-need-to-know-as-industrial-action-continues-12657357
Mick Lynch: We’re standing up for fair pay, it’s no wonder the public ...
Mick Lynch: We’re standing up for fair pay, it’s no wonder the public support our strikes
inews.co.uk/opinion/mick-lynch-fair-pay-strikes-1744756
Yet another rail strike to be held in July in dispute over pay
Yet another rail strike to be held in July in dispute over pay: Train drivers at eight rail companies will strike on July 30 in a row over pay ...
metro.co.uk/2022/07/14/yet-another-rail-strike-to-be-held-in-july-in-dispute-over-pay-17000276/
Key FactsRail business asks RMT to work toward a resolution in order to avert a strike
Apr 27, 2023 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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  • A TRAIN COMPANY has encouraged the RMT union to work together to find "a swift resolution" to a pay dispute in order to prevent a strike that would disrupt rail services across the country.

  • Union members at train companies and Network Rail will strike for 24 hours on July 27.

  • The RMT went on strike last month, effectively shutting down the UK rail network.

  • During three days of industrial action last month, just a skeleton service ran across Sussex, with GTR trains to the west and east of the county cancelled.
Train drivers announce biggest strike in 25 years with 8 firms affected
Train drivers announce biggest strike in 25 years with 8 firms affected: Aslef members at Chiltern, LNER, Northern, TransPennine Express, Arriva Rail London ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/train-drivers-announce-biggest-strike-24462358
Train drivers at eight rail companies vote to strike amid pay dispute
Train drivers at eight rail companies vote to strike amid pay dispute: The upcoming walkouts follow strikes by the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) ...
itv.com/news/2022-07-11/train-drivers-at-four-rail-companies-vote-to-strike-amid-pay-dispute