RMT's Mick Lynch on Rail Strike
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One-day action falls between Thursday and Saturday's nationwide rail strike, with the start of the two-day strike and match. Bus drivers in West and South West London. Underground operator Transport for London has asked commuters to avoid traveling as much as possible.
RMT General Secretary Mick Lynch said:
“This government-led attack on staff will be disastrous because urban transport systems operating without financial support from the central government to ensure good and reliable services
``Governments need to stop trying to get services cheap by slashing jobs and wages and invest in world-class transport networks.''
A Ministry of Transport spokesperson said: “It is clear that strikes are no longer the powerful tool they once were, and union leaders can no longer stop a country. Unlike them, the world has changed and people are
Who will be forced to go out of pocket again and miss a day's work. , urges members to do the right thing and give them a say in Network Rail's very fair deal, which will bring about the reforms our rail system urgently needs.
'' It's time to leave the picket line and return to the negotiating table - the future of our railroads depends on it.
Passengers on the national rail line today will be basking in the afterglow of Thursday's strike. The network must fall behind to move trains to where they need to be before service resumes.
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Only 1 in 5 Trains ran on Thursday, but in many areas no service at all
TfL Chief Operating Officer Andy Lord said: “We would like to apologize to our customers for the strike action that RMT and Unite are conducting. We know what to do and remind RMT and Unite that it is not too late to join forces with us, Arriva Rail London and RATP (running buses in London affected by the strike). ) to find a solution and avoid the major disruption this action will cause to people's movements and the economy." Stated. However, TfL has made it clear that no one will lose their jobs as a result of previous proposals and that all changes will always be subject to full consultation with staff and trade unions.
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“Sadiq has also used the terms of TfL employees as a bargaining tool for government funding negotiations.
