Rising inflation shows the need to reduce wages, says Raab
Deputy Prime Minister Dominique Raab said rising inflation figures showed the need to cut wages in the public sector and on the railways. It comes as inflation in the UK rose to 9.1 per cent in May from 9 per cent in April, according to the ONS. He told Sky News that there was a risk of a “vicious cycle” of wage increases that would push inflation even higher if union demands were met, saying the government was following a “firm line”. “We are facing a global fight against inflation, if you look at the UK figures, they are generally comparable to the US or, in Europe, to the Dutch and the Belgians, and it will be difficult. “We really understand the pressure that low-income people are facing right now, they’re having a hard time coping.” Stating why public sector wages could not keep pace with inflation, he added: “If we do not have these restrictions, inflation will be higher for a longer period of time. And this will only undermine employee pay packages, especially the most vulnerable, for longer. “We are taking action, we are following a firm line, for example, with the RMT union, precisely because we want to protect this erosion of wage packages due to inflation.” 1655880666
“Today will be a very messy day” for travel
The disruption caused by Tuesday’s railway strikes will mean that “today will be a very messy day” for travelers, the Independent Monitoring Service for Transport Users said. “Today will be another messy day,” Anthony Smith, CEO of Transport Focus, told BBC Radio 4 today. “Almost all train companies have special schedules, services start late and trains and staff are not in the right place. “So do not assume that this is a normal day. “If you are going to travel by train, check before leaving the house, check on the way to the station and, for goodness sake, bring a bottle of water with you.” 1655881669
What about Thursday?
The national industrial action is set to take place on Thursday, with about 20 per cent of services running. Only half of the railway lines will be open and only between 7.30 am. and 6.30 p.m. Negotiations are underway, but passengers are still being urged to contact train operators for service updates. The third strike of the week is scheduled for Saturday. About 40,000 members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport Association (RMT) in the Network Rail and 13 train operators are involved in the industrial action. 1655879765
Poll shows that 58 percent of people believe that labor action is “justified”
A poll shows that 58 percent of people agree with industrial action, calling it “justified”. Younger adults aged 18-34 (72 per cent) and Labor voters (79 per cent) were more likely to see strikes as justified than older people aged 55 and over (44 per cent). and Conservatives (38 percent). cents) corresponding. Three in five said they generally supported the principle of industrial action, while only 35 per cent were generally opposed. The survey of more than 2,300 people was conducted by Savanta ComRes. 1655879453
TfL: People are advised to avoid the subway until mid-morning
Just before 7.30 a.m. On Wednesday, the TfL showed that the Bakerloo, Central, Circle, District, Hammersmith and City, Jubilee, Metropolitan, Piccadilly and Waterloo and City lines had been suspended. London Underground has been partially suspended. A good service runs on the Northern and Victoria lines, the Elizabeth line, the DLR and tram services, according to the TfL website. TfL had previously said that no subway service would be performed before 8 a.m. People are advised to avoid traveling by subway until mid-morning, with the inconvenience likely to continue throughout the network. 1655878940
Only 60 percent of trains run on Wednesdays
Train services will continue to be disrupted on Wednesday by this week’s rail strikes as talks continue in a bid to resolve a bitter dispute over jobs, pay and conditions. Less than one in five trains ran on Tuesday after Rail, Maritime and Transportation (RMT) on Network Rail (NR) members and 13 train operators staged the first of three strikes, with strikes on Thursday and Saturday. RMT members on the London Underground also went on strike on Tuesday. The joint action has caused travel chaos across the UK, with travel taking longer and roads getting busier as people get on cars or buses to get to work. The chaos will continue on Wednesday, with only 60 percent of trains running, mainly due to delays in the start of services, as traffic lights and control room staff do not take shifts. RMT will meet with NR and train companies on Wednesday in another bid to break the deadlock. 1655878782
good morning
Welcome to the live blog about railroad strikes, where we bring you updates on the latest industrial activity throughout the day. Tuesday saw the biggest strike on railways and railways in 30 years. Thousands of members of the Rail, Shipping and Transport Association in the Network Rail and 13 train operators have left in the biggest railroad outburst in a generation. The unrest continues today.
title: “London Underground And Train Strike Live Another Day Of Chaos For Commuters As Union Action Approaches " ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-15” author: “Rose Cogdill”
Rising inflation shows the need to reduce wages, says Raab
Deputy Prime Minister Dominique Raab said rising inflation figures showed the need to cut wages in the public sector and on the railways. It comes as inflation in the UK rose to 9.1 per cent in May from 9 per cent in April, according to the ONS. He told Sky News that there was a risk of a “vicious cycle” of wage increases that would push inflation even higher if union demands were met, saying the government was following a “firm line”. “We are facing a global fight against inflation, if you look at the UK figures, they are generally comparable to the US or, in Europe, to the Dutch and the Belgians, and it will be difficult. “We really understand the pressure that low-income people are facing right now, they’re having a hard time coping.” Stating why public sector wages could not keep pace with inflation, he added: “If we do not have these restrictions, inflation will be higher for a longer period of time. And this will only undermine employee pay packages, especially the most vulnerable, for longer. “We are taking action, we are following a firm line, for example, with the RMT union, precisely because we want to protect this erosion of wage packages due to inflation.” 1655880666
“Today will be a very messy day” for travel
The disruption caused by Tuesday’s railway strikes will mean that “today will be a very messy day” for travelers, the Independent Monitoring Service for Transport Users said. “Today will be another messy day,” Anthony Smith, CEO of Transport Focus, told BBC Radio 4 today. “Almost all train companies have special schedules, services start late and trains and staff are not in the right place. “So do not assume that this is a normal day. “If you are going to travel by train, check before leaving the house, check on the way to the station and, for goodness sake, bring a bottle of water with you.” 1655881881
What about Thursday?
The national industrial action is set to take place on Thursday, with about 20 per cent of services running. Only half of the railway lines will be open and only between 7.30 am. and 6.30 p.m. Negotiations are underway, but passengers are still being urged to contact train operators for service updates. On Thursday, there will be reduced service on the London Overground and Elizabeth lines as well as subway sections, according to TfL. London Underground services will run reduced services from 7.30 am, with passengers being advised to complete their journeys by 18:00. The third strike of the week is scheduled for Saturday. About 40,000 members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport Association (RMT) in the Network Rail and 13 train operators are involved in the industrial action. 1655879765
Poll shows that 58 percent of people believe that labor action is “justified”
A poll shows that 58 percent of people agree with industrial action, calling it “justified”. Younger adults aged 18-34 (72 per cent) and Labor voters (79 per cent) were more likely to see strikes as justified than older people aged 55 and over (44 per cent). and Conservatives (38 percent). cents) corresponding. Three in five said they generally supported the principle of industrial action, while only 35 per cent were generally opposed. The survey of more than 2,300 people was conducted by Savanta ComRes. 1655879453
TfL: People are advised to avoid the subway until mid-morning
Just before 7.30 a.m. On Wednesday, the TfL showed that the Bakerloo, Central, Circle, District, Hammersmith and City, Jubilee, Metropolitan, Piccadilly and Waterloo and City lines had been suspended. London Underground has been partially suspended. A good service runs on the Northern and Victoria lines, the Elizabeth line, the DLR and tram services, according to the TfL website. TfL had previously said that no subway service would be performed before 8 a.m. People are advised to avoid traveling by subway until mid-morning, with the inconvenience likely to continue throughout the network. 1655878940
Only 60 percent of trains run on Wednesdays
Train services will continue to be disrupted on Wednesday by this week’s rail strikes as talks continue in a bid to resolve a bitter dispute over jobs, pay and conditions. Less than one in five trains ran on Tuesday after Rail, Maritime and Transportation (RMT) on Network Rail (NR) members and 13 train operators staged the first of three strikes, with strikes on Thursday and Saturday. RMT members on the London Underground also went on strike on Tuesday. The joint action has caused travel chaos across the UK, with travel taking longer and roads getting busier as people get on cars or buses to get to work. The chaos will continue on Wednesday, with only 60 percent of trains running, mainly due to delays in the start of services, as traffic lights and control room staff do not take shifts. RMT will meet with NR and train companies on Wednesday in another bid to break the deadlock. 1655878782
good morning
Welcome to the live blog about railroad strikes, where we bring you updates on the latest industrial activity throughout the day. Tuesday saw the biggest strike on railways and railways in 30 years. Thousands of members of the Rail, Shipping and Transport Association in the Network Rail and 13 train operators have left in the biggest railroad outburst in a generation. The unrest continues today.
