Nadia Whittome is expected to speak at a rally at Nottingham station on Saturday
Nadia Whittome said rail strikers were leading the way for workers in the cost-of-living crisisNadia Whittome, the MP for Nottingham East, said the money was to help those who were "standing up for themselves".
She joined strikers outside Nottingham Station on Thursday and is due to speak at a rally there on Saturday.in a dispute over jobs, pay and conditions. Network Rail said it would consider a pay rise above 3%, but only if the union agreed to modernise working practices.She has previously made donations to the local branches of other unions as well as charities, not-for-profit organisations and grassroots groups.Ms Whittome joined striking rail workers at Nottingham Station on Thursday
Ms Whittome said: "Rail strikers are leading the way for workers in the cost-of-living crisis - demanding decent pay and conditions to keep up with the cost of soaring inflation."This money will help to ensure that no-one faces hardship as a result of standing up for themselves at work."
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