Rail strike action called off August 13, 2009 Strikes which had caused misery for tens of thousands of City commuters were called off yesterday, as National Express appeased its unions with an improved pay offer. Aslef, the RMT and TSSA union members had caused chaos on the East Anglia line. Planned walk-outs for later this month are also expected to be called off.
City hit by more strikes August 12, 2009 THOUSANDS of City commuters will face further misery today and tomorrow, as a third 48-hour strike begins on National Express’ East Anglia line. The situation is set to escalate, as union bosses announced that a full week of strikes – planned for next month – will follow the four planned walk-outs that have disrupted journeys [...]
Wind turbine staff slam Mandy July 28, 2009 The UK’s only wind turbine factory, Vestas, yesterday criticised business secretary Peter Mandelson for “rank hypocrisy” after seeking to evict workers, while announcing £150m worth of funding to invest in the UK’s low-carbon industrial future. Energy union RMT said yesterday: “If the government are serious about proving their green industrial credentials they should save Vestas.”
Wind turbine staff slam Mandy July 28, 2009 The UK’s only wind turbine factory, Vestas, yesterday criticised business secretary Peter Mandelson for “rank hypocrisy” after seeking to evict workers, while announcing £150m worth of funding to invest in the UK’s low-carbon industrial future. Energy union RMT said yesterday: “If the government are serious about proving their green industrial credentials they should save Vestas.”
Strike threat as tube staff are balloted July 7, 2009 THOUSANDS of London commuters face further disruption this summer, as 600 staff at London Underground (LU) prepare to be balloted on industrial action, after union leaders rejected a final pay offer. Unite union said LU’s offer of 1.5 per cent in the first year and retail prices index (RPI) plus 0.5 per cent in the [...]
Strike threat as tube staff are balloted July 7, 2009 THOUSANDS of London commuters face further disruption this summer, as 600 staff at London Underground (LU) prepare to be balloted on industrial action, after union leaders rejected a final pay offer. Unite union said LU’s offer of 1.5 per cent in the first year and retail prices index (RPI) plus 0.5 per cent in the [...]
City set for summer of discontent June 11, 2009 RMT boss Bob Crow threatened further industrial action last night, if London Underground (LU) refuses to meet union demands, as the City prepares itself for a summer of discontent. The City hit out at the union, saying further action would be a threat to the recession-hit capital. “The last thing the business community wants to [...]
City chaos as strikes go ahead June 9, 2009 LONDON was thrown into chaos last night as London Underground (LU) staff staged a 48-hour walk-out. Last-ditch talks between RMT union officials and LU bosses fell apart just before the 7pm strike start-time, as the union accused transport chiefs of “pulling the rug from under a workable agreement” by bringing in lawyers. Transport for London [...]
MPs slam railway franchise structure July 27, 2009 THE Transport Select Committee branded the railway franchise system “a mess” yesterday, calling for massive reforms on the lines, and for the nationalisation of the troubled East Coast mainline. The cross-party group of MPs said it wants the East Coast mainline – which is set to taken away from operator National Express later this year [...]
MPs slam railway franchise structure July 27, 2009 THE Transport Select Committee branded the railway franchise system “a mess” yesterday, calling for massive reforms on the lines, and for the nationalisation of the troubled East Coast mainline. The cross-party group of MPs said it wants the East Coast mainline – which is set to taken away from operator National Express later this year [...]