The ondon Tube has started to empty until 7 p.m. on Monday in view of the strike that starts at midnight on Tuesday. Railway strikes have been given the green light to move forward after recent talks failed to resolve a dispute over wages, jobs and conditions, the RMT union said. A series of strikes on Network Rail and 13 railways will take place on Tuesday, Thursday and next Saturday amid an ongoing dispute over wages and pensions. RMT and Unite employees will also leave the London Underground on Tuesday. MM Leeds, RMT’s secretary general, said the unions were not trying to compromise and warned travelers that the labor action could last for months.
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RMT’s general secretary said the union had rejected wage increases below Network Rail inflation. A temporary timetable is being set up with many railway operators shutting down tonight.
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Displaying the latest updates 1655752193 The London Underground is starting to calm down in view of the strikes The Tube has already started to empty in view of the 24-hour strike that starts at midnight, reports Ross Lydall of the Evening Standard. A photo taken on the Victoria Line showed the subway car almost empty at 7pm, just hours before the strike began. 1655747707
Trade unions and conscripts criticize government plans to allow agency workers to replace strikers
The government’s plans to allow agency workers to replace the strikers have been criticized by the recruitment industry and the unions. The TUC and the Confederation of Recruitment and Employment (REC) issued a joint statement calling on the government to abandon its “unworkable” plan. They opposed it with the “strongest terms”, adding: “The use of agency staff to cover the strikes will only prolong the conflict between employers and their staff. Strikes are industrial disputes within an industry or business. “The government should speed up and do the work of resolving industrial disputes instead of introducing a third party in the form of agency workers into a dispute. This does not resolve the underlying issues between the company and its staff. “ 1655746722
Shadow transport secretary says strikes represent ‘catastrophic leadership failure’ in government
Shadow Transport Minister Louise Haigh said: “If these strikes continue tomorrow, they will represent a catastrophic leadership failure. “Ministers owe it to all those affected by this serious disturbance to come to the table for the final talks, to settle it and to prevent this disturbance.” He added: “Not only is he boycotting the talks, but he has tied the hands of those at the table. “He and his department failed to give the train companies a place in these talks, any mandate to negotiate.… These talks are a scam, because the ministers made them fail.” He added: “There is still time for the Foreign Minister to do the right thing, to be brave and to show responsibility. “Patients, school children, low-wage workers, the whole country needs a solution and they will not forgive this government if it does not intervene and solve it. “Even now, at this slow hour, I urge him – to go back to the table and do your job.” 1655740570
Shapps: No deal with rail unions unless they accept modernization plans
Transport Secretary Grand Saps said there could be “no deal” without acknowledging the need to modernize the railways, while accusing union leaders and the opposition of seemingly focusing on “widening the divide rather than bridging the gap”. Speaking in the House of Commons, Mr Saps said: “The rhetoric we have seen from union leaders and opposition seats over the weekend seems to be focusing on widening the divide, rather than bridging the gap.” He said the railway reform “is the union and modernization of industry”, warning against “adherence to outdated work practices”, citing as an example how “on most of the railway… Sunday work is voluntary”. 1655740296
Rail Union leaders call on government to “clean up” ticket closures
Union leaders are calling for urgent talks with the government on the future of railway ticket offices. The Personal Transport Employees Association (TSSA) has said Transport Secretary Grant Shapps should “clear up” any closure plans. Secretary-General Manuel Cortes wrote in a letter to the Secretary-General: internet services, but still need access to public transport. “These proposed closures are in no one’s interest and are mocking your so-called British Railway reforms. “With the confidence at the bottom between the railway workers and the bosses, what you are doing is, in essence, further consolidating our dispute with you, which is not just about jobs, wages and conditions, but about the future prosperity of the railways. our network … » 1655739658
Shapps Says Government Is Doing What It Can to Minimize Railroad Strike
Transport Minister Grand Saps said the government was doing everything it could to minimize unrest during the railway strikes. Speaking in the House of Commons, Mr Saps said: “We are doing everything we can, despite these strikes, to minimize disruption to the entire network. “We are working with the political emergency secretariat, the government’s emergency planning team, to keep open critical supply chains where possible. “Operators will continue to operate as many passenger trains as possible, although of course with a major disruption to the schedule which will be very difficult on strike days. “And it is estimated that about 20% of the scheduled services will operate, focused on key employees, major population centers and critical freight routes. “But there will be massive unrest and we advise passengers to avoid traveling unless absolutely necessary, which of course for many will be.” 1655738427
Network Rail urges the public to “travel only by train if necessary”
Andrew Haines, CEO of Network Rail, said: “No strike is imminent until it starts, but unfortunately tomorrow’s disturbance is guaranteed, so we ask passengers to plan ahead and travel only by train if necessary. “We continue to talk to RMT and urge them to work with us to find a solution that works for railway workers and taxpayers and avoids causing further inconvenience to our passengers.” 1655738376
Downing Street ‘deeply disappointed’
Downing Street said it was “deeply disappointing” that the strikes were continuing, saying they would not resolve the railroad issues. The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said: “It is deeply disappointing that these subversive, self-destructive strikes will take place this week. “The strike does nothing to address the long-term issues we need to address to make sure our railroad, public use and treasure are fit for the long term.” 1655737898
The UK could see a series of strikes over the next two months
The United Kingdom could see a series of strikes on the railways in the next two months if no agreement is reached, said the general secretary of the RMT union. Mick Lynch said: “Our campaign will run as long as it takes until we reach a settlement acceptable to our people. “Whenever we receive an offer that is valid, we will put it to our members in a referendum.” Asked if the strikes could last for months if no agreement was reached, Mr Leeds said: “I think it will, yes.” 1655737381
National Roads warn that roads will be “very busy”
The National Highways reported that highways and main roads are likely to be busy from Wednesday to Friday as people travel to the festival and again from Monday 27 June as they leave. John Ingram, an emergency planner for the south-west of England, said: busy. “Our goal is to keep the National Highway network up and running, while keeping festival-goers and other road users safe and informed.”
