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UK Train Drivers Back Govt Pay Deal To End Strikes

Train drivers in Britain have overwhelmingly accepted a government pay deal, their union said on Wednesday, ending a two-year dispute at 16 rail companies.

International Business Times

Two-year standoff over rail strikes in England comes to an end as train drivers accept pay deal

It brings to an end what Aslef called the longest train drivers’ strike in recent history, during which drivers took 18 days of strike action

The Independent UK

Train drivers accept pay deal ending strike action after two-year dispute with rail companies

The ballot result ends what Aslef called the longest train drivers' strike in recent history, during which drivers took 18 days of strike action

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Aslef train drivers vote to back pay deal and end two-year standoff

DfT offer will mean rise of almost 15% over three years after dispute between unions and 16 operators in England

The Guardian - UK

ScotRail engineering staff vote to accept government pay offer

MEMBERS of a union representing some ScotRail workers have voted to take a pay deal in an ongoing dispute ...

The National (Scotland)

LNER rail strike called off – but too late to reinstate trains

Exclusive: Only one empty seat remains on skeleton service from Edinburgh to London all weekend

The Independent UK

LNER train driver strikes called off after 'constructive' talks

A series of weekend strikes by train drivers on LNER have been called off ...

The National (Scotland)

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LNER train drivers call off 20 days of strikes after successful talks

More than 20 days of strikes were planned on weekends in the coming months

The Independent UK

LNER train drivers call off series of weekend strikes

The strikes were due to begin this weekend take place every Saturday and Sunday until November 10

Evening Standard

LNER train strikes: Everything you need to know about the upcoming industrial action

Airlines and long-distance bus operators are delighted that once again the railway industry is delivering thousands more passengers to them

The Independent UK

ScotRail reveals when timetable will return to normal as talks with unions progress

PLANNED walkouts could be prevented as ScotRail bosses are reportedly confident train services will return to normal after union officials accepted…

The National (Scotland)

Are Starmer and Labour really in hock to ‘union paymasters’?

PM faces pitfalls navigating what are crucial relationships but claims by jilted Tories don’t ring true, say experts

The Guardian - UK

Unions to vote for public sector ‘pay restoration’ as new wave of strikes looms

Unions told The Independent further industrial action could be on the horizon if the government does not meet their pay demands

The Independent UK

Unions to press Labour for ‘pay restoration’ deals for public sector

TUC to vote next month on motion to call such deals ‘a key feature of our campaigning’ with the government

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Minister defends Aslef train drivers striking over conditions at LNER after pay rise offer

A minister on Tuesday defended train drivers threatening fresh strike action after being offered a pay rise from the government.

The Guardian - UK

Former Tory rail minister says he understands Labour deal with unions

Huw Merriman calls for end to ‘demonisation’ of train drivers and apologises for failing to bring reforms

The Guardian - UK

Rightwing outrage at Labour’s pay deals is out of step with public mood

As figures suggest risk of wage-price spiral is overblown, unions say they have public’s backing for settling of long-running disputes

The Independent UK

Former Tory rail minister admits failure on reform – and praises train staff and unions

Huw Merriman: ‘These people work hard and should be shown more respect’

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Evening Standard

Striking train drivers to average £80,000 on a four-day week

Analysis of union documents reveals that LNER driver salaries for a four-day week will increase by £10,000 to £81,278

The Independent UK

LNER train strikes: Aslef says staff morale is ‘in the gutter’ over ‘toxic’ dispute

Train drivers working for LNER between Edinburgh and London will walk out for 11 weekends straight

Evening Standard

When are the LNER train strikes and why are they happening?

Aslef has announced fresh strikes, accusing the train operator of being in breach of agreements, despite an outline deal being agreed on pay

The Independent UK

Who is Louise Haigh? Labour’s transport secretary who negotiated pay deal with rail union

Sheffield MP, who is a former shop steward for Unite, has promised a “radical overhaul” of public transport

The Independent UK

Just when passengers thought they could count on a rail trip, LNER announces bumper weekend strikes

The Man Who Pays His Way: Jubilation at airlines as train travellers wonder: what fresh hell is this?

The Guardian - UK

Tories accuse Starmer of losing control of public sector pay with strike deals

James Cleverly also says PM ‘played by union paymasters’ in offers to train drivers and junior doctors

The National (Scotland)

LNER drivers to go on strike for 22 days in autumn in working conditions dispute

LNER drivers are set to take 22 days of strike action this autumn as their trade union says industrial relations with the government have broken…

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