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London Underground condemns planned RMT strike action

Union announces commitment to strike while talks at ACAS continue. RMT prepared to try to hold Londoners to ransom for more overtime pay. It is simply astonishing that the RMT issued a press release confirming their plans to strike while … Continue reading

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London Underground calls on RMT leadership to halt ‘ludicrous’ strike threat

Union balloted 750 workers when just 30 staff rosters were under discussion. RMT prepared to disrupt Londoners to get more overtime pay. We have consulted fully with staff and unions on the proposed changes and we are prepared to continue … Continue reading

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London Underground calls on Unite leadership to end attempts to disrupt Londoners

Unite leadership fails to get mandate for strike action. Strike vote failure follows ASLEF recommendation to accept pay offer. Our pay deal offers stability and security, and we urge all of our unions to recommend this fair and final offer … Continue reading

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Passengers caught in rail tug of war

Passengers will be angry and frustrated that train services will be slashed while First Capital Connect and staff are locked in battle over a pay deal. The national passenger watchdog is arguing that passengers must be able to rely on … Continue reading

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Proposed strike action by ASLEF train drivers from Monday 21 to Saturday 26 September inclusive

The ASLEF union has announced 6 consecutive strike days commencing from Monday 21 September on National Express East Anglia services, up to and including Saturday 26 September. Talks are underway and continuing with ASLEF to avert this proposed strike action. … Continue reading

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