After causing significant delays to rail operations for much of last year, train strikes continue into 2023.
Trade unions have been asking for pay for their members during the crisis in the cost of living, but negotiations are drawing to an end while inflation is still at over 10%.
The complete information about the present railroad drivers’ strike and any upcoming strikes may be found here.
Drivers who belong to the Rail, Maritime, and Transport union are joining the strike (RMT).
Wales. The National Education Union (NEU) has announced that on February 1, February 14, March 15, and March 16 of 2023, its members will strike. NEU members who are employed as school support staff are on strike in Wales. Members of the Welsh labour union UCAC were polled on their opinions of strikes.
In February 2023, there will be a tonne of strikes, with at least one profession anticipated to walk out every day.
On February 1 and 3, train drivers will be on strike.
Most of the train network will likely cease as a result of the action.
Conflicts between railroad employees and their bosses are the primary reasons of rail strikes in England. Disputes of this nature frequently revolve around concerns with wages, working conditions, and job security. For instance, employees may want a wage raise if they are unhappy with their current compensation. In contrast, employees might be worried about modifications to their working circumstances, including an increase in the number of hours they must put in.
Rail strikes can be especially annoying since people may have to find other means of transportation, such as carpooling, bicycling, or walking, to get to work. For people who must travel a great distance, in particular, this may result in more stress and discomfort.
The RMT and Aslef have been fighting for higher pay and improved working conditions for a year.
Following their rejection of a pay raise that would have been around 4% per year for two years, Aslef train workers recently announced strikes.
The plan is not now and never will be acceptable, but Whelan also stated that as part of the already established procedure, he was open to further discussion. Given that inflation is currently at around 10%, the offer not only implies a pay cut in real terms, but it also had so many conditions that it was manifestly unacceptable.