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Weekend turmoil

As thousands of workers went on strike, London People are suffering from new travel woes from today on salaries, jobs and conditions.

Network Rail, railway companies,London Underground,buses in the capital will go on strike over the weekend.

industrial action disrupted travel to workers, holidaymakers and fans going to events including cricket test matches atRose

is set to cause Members of the Railway, Maritime and Transport (RMT) Union, the Transport Salary Staff Association (TSSA) and Unite will engage in industrial action after ongoing negotiations fail to break the deadlock.

On Thursday, RMT members of Network Rail (NR) and 14 railway operators, his TSSA members of seven companies, and Unite members of NR took industrial action - canceled his 50% of domestic rail services.

Today, members of RMT and Unite on the London Underground and Unite on the capital's London United bus line are dismissed over another payment dispute.

On Saturday his RMT members of Network Rail and his 14 rail operators, his TSSA members of seven companies and Unite members of NR went on strike again with London United bus drivers. conduct.

Sunday morning train operations are affected by the ripple effect of Saturday's action.

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  • Friday turmoil

    Underground, London Overground and bus strikes Affects most TfL services. 

    London Overground: Late start. No Night Overground

    Elizabeth Line

    Tram: Reduced frequency

    Bus: Services affected in West and South West London and parts of Surrey

    • Impact on the following routes: 9, 18, 33, 49, 65, 70, 71, 72, 85, 94, 105, 110, 116, 117, 148, 203, 211, 216, 220, 223, 224, 235, 258, 265, 266, 272, 281, 283, 290, 293, 371, 404, 406 , 411, 418, 419, 423, 440, 465, 467, 470, 481, C1, E1, E3, H17, H22, H32, H37, H91, H98, K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, N9, N18, N33, N65, N72, N266 and S3

    No overnight bus services on affected routes

    Buses: very busy {9​​1}

  • "The union is desperate to cause as much misery as possible."

    Transportation Secretary Grant Shaps said: said like this. About causing as much misery as possible.

    "To the very same taxpayers who are spending £600 to ensure that no rail workers lose their jobs during the pandemic.

    "Sadly, unions The chief has a poor memory and intends to reward this act of good faith by ruining the summer plans of millions of hard-working people.

    "Leisure time in the capital will also make businesses suffer." And the tourism sector, which relied on trade that summer, lost millions of dollars, reflecting how hard many people struggled to survive during the summer of lockdown.

  • "For many, this is the first time industrial action has been taken.

    TSSA Executive Director Manuel Cortes said: Year of salary freeze. Meanwhile, food and fuel costs are skyrocketing, and the Tory cost of living crisis is making working people poorer. Enough - this can't go on.

    "For many members this is the first time they have taken industrial action. It is a last resort and not something that railroad workers take lightly."

    He said: added like “Railway workers risked their lives to keep the country running amid a pandemic and were hailed as heroes.

    “Secretary of Transportation Grant Shaps and the Department of Transportation need to come up with reasonable offers on wage and job security. The Lord must be free to bargain, the bargaining of strings and blocs must be stopped.

    "This dispute is unresolved.Inflation is skyrocketing, the cost of living is Thousands of railroad workers across the country are experiencing cuts in real wages as they continue to rise.

  • TSSA members strike

    TSSA members strike. Among those taking action are ticket offices, train stations and

    unions guaranteeing mandatory layoffs, cost-of-living wage increases, and promises of no unilateral changes to workers. I am looking for

  • "We are not broken"

    RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said his union Members are more determined than ever to protect pensions, ensure decent wage increases, job security and good working conditions.

    Yesterday morning, in front of the picket line at Euston Station, he declared the rail strike "victory."

    Lynch told his PA News ag. Enthy: "There is no fixed program. There is no whiteboard that says it begins on this day and ends on that day.

    "We will not be broken. We are determined to make peace.

    ” Member Efforts.

    "We will do what our members want, so we will not go bankrupt.

    "We will fight until a settlement is reached."

  • Weekend chaos

    On Saturday, Network Rail's RMT members and 14 rail operators, 7 company TSSA members and NR's Unite members will go on strike again, along with London United bus drivers.

    Sunday morning train services will be affected by the ripple effects of Saturday's action.

    Thursdays and Saturdays will be significantly shortened, with about one-fifth as many services and half the lines closed.

    Trains will only run from 7:30am to 6:30pm on both strike days.

  • Who is affected?

    The strike is set to have dire consequences not only for workers, but also for vacationers and event-going fans.

    Premier Rare Goué his football match and cricket test at Lords that started today His match will be affected by the strike.

    The strike will affect services through the weekend.

  • Who will go on strike?

    The capital's network rails, railway companies, London Underground and buses are on strike and will be in chaos until Sunday.

    Members of the Railway, Maritime and Transport (RMT) Union, the Transport Payroll Officials Association (TSSA), and Unite engaged in industrial action after ongoing negotiations failed to break the deadlock. It is expected to be.

    Today, Network Rail (NR) and his RMT members of 14 railway companies, his TSSA members of 7 companies, and Unite members of NR will go on strike.

  • Today's Chaos

    Prepare for a tragic trip that lasts for

    Tens of thousands of workers will go on strike after prolonged disputes over wages, jobs and conditions.

  • Ryanair hits over 100 cancellations as travel disruption hits airline industry

    Wednesday saw many Ryanair workers down tools across the company's Spanish operations.

    As a result, 127 of his reported flights were canceled in his one day.

    Affected areas include Madrid, Barcelona, ​​Girona, Malaga, Seville, Valencia, Alicante, Santiago de Compostela, Palma and Ibiza.

  • Today 14 railroad companies went on strike

    until Sunday to cause chaos.

    After ongoing negotiations failed to break the deadlock, members of the Rail, Shipping and Transport (RMT) Union, the Transport Salary Staff Association (TSSA) and Unite were expected to engage in industrial action. be.

    Today, his RMT members of Network Rail (NR) and 14 railway companies, his seven of TSSA members, and Unite members of NR went on strike.

  • EasyJet Strike Begins Tomorrow

    The airline's first strike was on his August 12th, It lasted until August 14th.

    Now, the second strike is scheduled to start tomorrow and will run from August 19th to 21st.

    The third and final strike will take place on his 27th-29th August.

    All three are expected to disrupt easyJet bases flights in Barcelona, ​​Malaga and Palma de Mallorca.

  • Chuo Line is suffering from severe delays

    Chuo Line is currently suffering from severe delays. increase. tomorrow.

    Tomorrow, British rail services will stop again.

    Rail workers demand higher wages, better working conditions and job security.

  • Heathrow Express stopped tonight

     Heathrow Express It operates from 6:10 pm to 7:00 am tomorrow morning, so late-night or early-morning arrivals will need to find another route.

    The Stansted Express warns travelers not only today but also over the weekend to "avoid traveling together" due to strikes and civil works.

    Passengers at Luton Airport will also be affected by the Thameslink strike, and those at Manchester Airport have been warned to expect crowded trains due to shortened schedules.

    Britons want to book taxis in advance or drive to the airport to avoid travel disruptions as the limited trains in service are likely to be overcrowded. maybe.

  • Trade unions on the brink of 'synchronized' strike, claims RMT boss

    Mick Lynch claims the union is preparing to unite in something akin to a general strike. The

    union boss told his Sky News:

    "People are getting poorer every day. People can't pay their bills. They're treated badly at work. I think there's going to be generalized synchronous behavior."

    "But I have seen post office workers and BT on strike. Tomorrow and over the weekend, London bus workers will be on strike." The reaction from working people is that they are disgusted with the treatment they have received."

  • 308} Impact of strikes on British

    Care worker Gbemi Nadi says forced to sleep in car Train stopped and}  When you can't afford to drive to work each day.

    Gubemi, from Marlow, Bucks, said: Vulnerable people do not receive drugs or treatment. As her leader on the team, I need to be there.

    "People like me earn far less than £59,000. train driverpicking up pieces."

    Laura Mills, 31, a district nurse from Bognor Regis, West Sussex, says a train strike has ruined her first week off since winter.

    She said: to see her family in Yorkshire. I travel hours on the road and am looking at 300 pounds to fill the tank. It's cheaper not to take vacations.

  • Mick Lynch doubles down

    RMT union boss Mick Lynch continues rail turmoil in Britain This weekend I doubled my intention to do it.

    Trade union bosses said the strike would continue "until a settlement is reached."

    The Britons will be hit with massive delays tomorrow as British rail services reach their limits. Stop.

  • Who will be affected by the strike this weekend?

    Strikes are set to cause misery. Not only for workers, but also for vacationers and event-going fans.

    Premier League football matches and a cricket test match at Lords starting today will be affected by the strike.

    The strike will affect services through the weekend.

  • "For many, this is the first time they have taken industrial action."

    TSSA General Secretary Manuel Cortes Mr. Meanwhile, food and fuel costs are skyrocketing, and the Tory cost of living crisis is making working people poorer. Enough - this can't go on.

    "For many members this is the first time industrial action has been taken. It is a last resort and not something that rail workers take lightly."

    He said added: But now the Tories are sabotaging negotiations and preventing employers from making reasonable offers to the same railroad workers.

    “Secretary of Transportation Grant Shaps and the Department of Transportation need to come up with reasonable offers on wages and job security. There is a need to stop the stringing and bloc negotiations.

    "This debate is not over. As inflation soars and the cost of living continues to rise, thousands of people Railroad workers are experiencing real wage cuts.

    "We will not back down until our members have earned the compensation, conditions and job security they deserve." 371}

  • TSSA members strike rooms, engineering and planning, timetable and other support roles.

    Unions are seeking mandatory layoffs, wage increases commensurate with the cost of living, and assurances that there will be no unilateral changes in employment conditions.

  • Strike interrupts travel to soccer announced that it would affect the movement of West Ham this weekend.

  • Weekend chaos

    On Saturday, Network Rail and RMT members of 14 railway companies, TSSA of 7 companies Members, and members of Unite NR, will go on strike again, along with London United bus drivers.

    Sunday morning train operations are affected by the ripple effect of Saturday's action.

    Rail service on Thursdays and Saturdays will be significantly reduced, with about one-fifth of the service running and half the line closed.

    Trains will only run from 7:30am to 6:30pm on both days of the strike.