Strike motion by rail staff on three days later this month will lead to a whole shut-down of Britain’s practice community, their union stated on Tuesday in what it billed as the largest industrial motion within the rail sector in additional than 30 years.
The Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers union stated greater than 50,000 staff would stroll out on June 21, 23 and 25 in a row over pay freezes and job cuts.
It stated London (*3*) staff would additionally strike on June 21 as a part of a separate dispute over pensions and job losses.
“Railway workers have been treated appallingly and despite our best efforts in negotiations, the rail industry with the support of the government has failed to take their concerns seriously,” RMT common secretary Mick Lynch stated.
“Our union will now embark on a sustained campaign of industrial action which will shut down the railway system.”
Workers voted for motion final month. The authorities stated on the time that it might prioritise the provision of meals, items and vitality within the occasion of widespread strikes.
(Reporting by Michael Holden, Editing by William Schomberg)
