Rail strikes

Train drivers plan rolling one-day strikes across rail companies in December

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Alex Bestwick

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16th November 2023

Train drivers will stage a series of one-day strikes and a nine-day ban on overtime in December.
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RMT and train operators reach breakthrough deal on strikes

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Alex Bestwick

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9th November 2023

If accepted by RMT members, the breakthrough deal will see strike action paused for six months.
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Passengers warned of disruption on Docklands Light Railway due to strike

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Alex Bestwick

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7th November 2023

Rail passengers are being warned to expect huge disruption to services on London’s Docklands Light Railway due to a 48 hour strike.
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Rail workers vote to continue strike action for next six months

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Alex Bestwick

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20th October 2023

Rail workers vote to continue strike action for next six months
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Transport Select Committee sets tests for rail strike minimum service levels

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Alex Bestwick

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22nd September 2023

MPs have set the Government a series of tests for its controversial new law on minimum levels of service during rail strikes.
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Rail supply firm workers start four-day strike action

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Alex Bestwick

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29th August 2023

Engineers, clerical and production staff at a railway supply company will start a four-day strike on Tuesday in a dispute over pay.
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Aslef union train drivers to strike again in September

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Alex Bestwick

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18th August 2023

Train drivers will stage another strike in September in the long-running dispute over pay and conditions.
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Train drivers’ union to recommend pay offers to members in Scotland and Wales

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Alex Bestwick

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18th May 2023

The train drivers’ union has received “significant” pay offers for its members in Wales and Scotland, in “stark contrast” to the response from the Conservative government in Westminster.
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Rail minister defends strike stance despite financial hit

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Alex Bestwick

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15th May 2023

Rail minister Huw Merriman has defended the Government’s stance on strikes, months after admitting that the Government has lost more money due to the impact of rail strikes than it would have cost to settle the disputes months ago.
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Train drivers walk out as Aslef chief says talks with ministers have stalled

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Alex Bestwick

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12th May 2023

The leader of a train drivers’ union says pay negotiations with ministers have stalled over the past four months as fresh rail strikes take place.
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Rail strikes

Train drivers plan rolling one-day strikes across rail companies in December

RMT and train operators reach breakthrough deal on strikes

Passengers warned of disruption on Docklands Light Railway due to strike

Rail workers vote to continue strike action for next six months

Transport Select Committee sets tests for rail strike minimum service levels

Rail supply firm workers start four-day strike action

Aslef union train drivers to strike again in September

Train drivers’ union to recommend pay offers to members in Scotland and Wales

Rail minister defends strike stance despite financial hit

Train drivers walk out as Aslef chief says talks with ministers have stalled

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