A rail union boss has defended the decision not to put an 8% pay offer to the union's members as it 'doesn't come close' to meeting their demands
Many lines will be closed altogether during the strike, with a highly limited service running on other branches from 7.30am to 6.30pm.The Transport Salaried Staffs' Association has also announced a strike by its members at Avanti West Coast on Wednesday, while members of the drivers union Aslef will strike on Saturday in a number of companies.
"It is frustrating to yet again ask our passengers to change their plans and only make essential journeys." RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said union members were more determined than ever to secure a decent pay rise, job security and good working conditions. "The train operating companies have put driver-only operations on the table along with ransacking our members' terms and conditions."The Government need to stop their interference in this dispute so the rail employers can come to a negotiated settlement with us."
"This action is a cynically timed attempt to derail the start of the Commonwealth Games, one of the first major events the country has been able to look forward to since the pandemic.
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