Tube strike: TfL warning on Monday travel as the RMT disrupts London yet again June 5, 2022 Press Association London Underground is advising people not to travel on Monday because of a strike by thousands of workers in a dispute over jobs and pensions. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) will walk out for 24 hours, crippling Tube services across the capital. Transport for London (TfL) said some train [...]
Union yet to set date for railway strike as talks continue May 31, 2022 The RMT union has yet to set a date for the announced railway strike as discussions are still ongoing. “Since the ballot results on 24th May, discussions have been taking place at industry-wide level under the auspices of the Rail Industry Recovery Group (RIRG) to create a framework and structure for negotiations on all issues [...]
RMT union boss says rail strikes now ‘very likely’ May 29, 2022 Widespread rail strikes are now “very likely” to happen soon, according to the boss of the UK’s largest transport union. The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) boss Mick Lynch said he “can’t see a way out from the strikes at the moment”, after the union voted this week to hit the [...]
DfT urges union to go back to negotiating table following “disappointing” rail strike ballot May 25, 2022 The Department for Transport (DfT) has urged the RMT union to go back to the negotiating table after a strike was announced last night following a 34-day ballot. “Strikes should always be the last resort, not the first, so it is hugely disappointing and premature that the RMT is calling for industrial action before even [...]
Fresh strikes to hit millions of commuters as railway workers vote in favour of industrial action May 25, 2022 Commuters will need to brace themselves for a new wave of strikes after members of the RMT union working in the railway industry have decided in favour of nation-wide industrial action. The RMT announced the ballot’s results, adding that 71 per cent of workers balloted took part in the vote with an 89 per cent [...]
The City View: Crossrail finally arrives May 24, 2022 Today Andy Silvester talks to Adam Tyndall, Programme Director for Connectivity at London First. They talk all things Crossrail — from the first idea of an East-West railway in the 19th century, to the funding behind the Elizabeth Line, and to the future of London’s transport system. And in other news — Shell’s AGM was [...]
UK to prioritise safety critical goods if rail strikes impact the whole network May 24, 2022 The UK will prioritise safety critical goods – including food and products needed for the energy and construction industries – if the rail strikes go ahead and disrupt the wider network. The government could be forced to reduce passenger services to make way for freight, causing significant disruption to travellers. “We will have to prioritise [...]
Number 10 hits out at rail union in threat to bring in strike busting legislation May 23, 2022 Downing Street has landed a fresh blow on the UK’s rail unions as Boris Johnson renews threats to bring in strike busting legislation. Johnson’s official spokesman told journalists today that the PM would not rule out new laws that would force a minimum number of public transport staff to still work during strikes. The legislation [...]
Rail union fires fierce warning against government’s union busting plans May 22, 2022 The UK’s largest rail union has fired a stark warning to the government over its plans to curb the effectiveness of strikes, telling Grant Shapps his plans would be met by industrial action from the entire trade union movement. Shapps, the transport secretary, is threatening the transport unions with new laws that would make it [...]
Bank Holiday chaos as Tube workers prepare to strike during Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebration May 18, 2022 Londoners might need to brace for a chaotic Bank Holiday as the union RMT announced a strike for the Queen’s Jubilee. Tube workers voted in favour of a 24-hour industrial action on 3 June at Euston and Green Park stations, which are set to be packed with people attending the Platinum Jubilee celebrations. The RMT [...]