A strike by more than 40,000 workers at Network Rail and 14 train operating companies will go ahead next week after talks to prevent it failed.
With retail price index inflation hitting 11.8% in June – the highest in 40 years – many are saying any pay rises they’re currently being offered still amount to a cut.
RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said: ‘Strike action will take place next Wednesday as planned and our members are more determined than ever to secure a decent pay rise, job security and good working conditions. ‘The train operating companies have put driver-only operations on the table along with ransacking our members’ terms and conditions.‘The Government need to stop their interference in this dispute so the rail employers can come to a negotiated settlement with us.
Tim Shoveller, Network Rail’s lead negotiator, said: ‘Once again the RMT Executive has walked away from ongoing and constructive talks that could have avoided next week’s strike and it’s now abundantly clear that their political campaign is taking precedence over representing their members’ interests.
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