Train drivers accept £9K pay deal to end two years of UK rail strikes September 18, 2024 Train drivers on Wednesday voted to accept a new pay deal, bringing to an end a two-year industrial dispute over pay and conditions.
Playing nice with trade unions won’t fix public services September 5, 2024 With trade unions promising further strike action despite generous pay settlements, Labour have found themselves in a bind of their own making, say Matthew Lesh Throughout the election campaign, Keir Starmer repeatedly pledged to end strikes by engaging in constructive dialogue with the unions. This always sounded like a pretty hollow promise. How could simply talking to [...]
Aslef: Rail strikes called amid ‘toxic situation’ in dispute with LNER August 17, 2024 Aslef’s lead negotiator has said the union is putting “members first” in a “toxic situation” after announcing a fresh series of strikes. Train drivers working for LNER – which runs the passenger service on the East Coast main line between London and Edinburgh – will walk out on weekends from the end of August in [...]
More rail strikes coming: Aslef accuses LNER of ‘bullying’ and breaking agreements August 16, 2024 The Aslef train drivers union has called for industrial action every weekend until November, citing a “breakdown” in relations with the LNER train company. In an announcement this morning, the leader of the union said the company’s “continued failure” to sort out long-standing issues had “forced us into this position.” Drivers on the east coast [...]
Train strikes to restart sparking anger from City bodies and hospitality groups May 6, 2024 Britain's railways are bracing for yet another round of industrial action as train drivers stage walkouts throughout next week.
Week ahead: JD Wetherspoons, BP, IAG and more train strikes May 6, 2024 The week ahead will also reveal Halifax's house price index, PMI construction figures and an interest rate decision from the Bank of England.
Fresh train strikes to disrupt commuters in May as drivers walk out again April 22, 2024 Train drivers at 16 rail companies will launch another series of one-day strikes in May, it has been announced.
Train strikes continue as Aslef warns more disruption likely: Here’s everything you need to know this week April 8, 2024 It's that time again. Train strikes are set to cause disruption throughout April. Morning Wire has all the details.
Fresh UK-wide train strikes set for April as drivers seek pay rise March 20, 2024 A fresh round of train strikes are set to be staged next month with drivers across 16 companies preparing to walk out as part of a long-running dispute over pay.