London Underground could face summer of strikes as Mick Lynch’s RMT re-ballots 10,000 members April 25, 2023 10,000 RMT members are set to be re-balloted for strike action today, in a continuing row over jobs and pensions which looks set to pile more misery on London commuters. The RMT, Transport for London and Sadiq Khan have been in a fierce dispute over the past year, after plans were announced to cut 600 [...]
Rail unions considering ‘updated’ offer from train firms but ‘no decision’ taken yet as more disruption looms April 14, 2023 Leaders of the biggest rail workers union are considering an “updated” offer from train companies aimed at resolving the long-running dispute over jobs, pay and conditions. The move by the Rail Delivery Group (RDG) follows weeks of talks in a bid to break the deadlock. The Rail Maritime and Transport union (RMT) has held a [...]
Two million Brits set to travel abroad this Easter April 7, 2023 An estimated two million British holidaymakers are heading overseas during the Easter bank holiday weekend. Travel trade organisation Abta, which calculated the figure, said there is strong demand for trips to mainland Spain, the Canary and Balearic Islands, the Algarve, Madeira, Cyprus, Croatia, Italy, Greece and southern Turkey. Figures from aviation analytics company Cirium show [...]
What days will train cleaners with RMT walk out this month? Winter strikes continues into Spring April 5, 2023 Cleaners working on trains across the country are to stage a 48-hour strike in a long-running dispute over pay. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) employed by a number of private contractors will walk out on April 14 and 15. The union is campaigning for a wage rate of £15 an hour, [...]
Easter getaway: 17m car journeys, rail disruption, London Euston shut, strikes and queues – here’s all you need to know April 4, 2023 As millions of Brits look to make a short getaway for the Easter holiday, many will find out what it’s like to be sitting in queues or waiting for delayed trains. While rail union RMT called off strikes that had been planned for 30 March and 1 April after receiving a fresh offer from the [...]
Docklands Light Railway: Cleaners and security staff launch strike over pay April 1, 2023 Cleaners, security staff and other workers on the Docklands Light Railway have launched a 48-hour strike in a dispute over pay. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) employed by ISS on the London railway have rejected an offer the union said was worth 1.8 per cent. The RMT claimed ISS staff on [...]
London loves Thursday! 3.3m use Tube in return to (co-working) office – and the pub March 24, 2023 Thursday is now the most popular day for London workers to head into the office – with over 3.3m jumping on the tube to join colleagues for after work drinks. According to the latest ridership from TFL and WeWork shared exclusively with City A.M, Thursday is now the most popular weekday to travel on the [...]
Sharp increase in retail sales amid ‘subdued’ outlook due to inflation – but is there a ‘chink of light’ with Easter holidays? March 24, 2023 British retail sales grew sharply last month compared to pre-pandemic levels, but price increases continue to deliver a “subdued” longer-term outlook. Sales volumes are thought to have increased by 1.2 per cent in February after a rise of 0.9 per cent in January, suggesting the industry is recovering from the pandemic well. Industry figures are [...]
Analysis: Is it the end of the Winter of Discontent? March 21, 2023 The weather is (just) getting warmer, pay talks have paused strikes, but it might just be a break in the wave of strikes.
Rail strikes: Pubs and bars breathe sigh of relief – but walkouts are still planned March 21, 2023 London’s hospitality sector has welcomed RMT trade members’ vote to accept a pay offer from Network Rail, after the strikes and disruptions cost restaurant and pub business up to £3bn. Kate Nicholls, chief executive at UKHospitality, described the decision as “encouraging news” for hospitality businesses. She said: “There’s plenty still to be done, of course, [...]