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Badenoch blames months of new train strikes on Labour’s pay rises for unions and says commuters will suffer

Downing Street calls on RMT union leader Mick Lynch to ‘get back round the table’ to resolve dispute ahead of five months of strike chaos on Avanti West Coast line

The Independent UK

When are the next train strikes? How Avanti West Coast action will affect passengers

‘Sustained strike action is now the only way to focus management’s minds on reaching a negotiated settlement’ – Mick Lynch, general secretary of the RMT union

The Independent UK

Avanti West Coast workers to strike on New Year’s Eve

Avanti says it is assessing how much impact strikes will have but spokesperson says disruption will be ‘significant’

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The National (Scotland)

Downing Street urges striking train managers to ‘rethink position’

RMT union members at Avanti West Coast will strike over rest day working.

Evening Standard

Christmas rail misery returns for Avanti West Coast passengers as RMT calls strike

Train managers on routes from London to Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow will walk out on 22, 23 and 29 December

The Independent UK

Avanti West Coast train managers to strike in dispute over rest day working

Union members voted overwhelmingly against the company’s proposals.

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Elizabeth line worker dies after suffering head injuries in assault

The RMT union said the victim was one of its members and worked as a customer experience assistant.

Evening Standard

Three rail firms to be brought into public ownership but fares will still rise

South Western Railway, c2c and Greater Anglia will be transferred to public ownership under plans announced by Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander.

The Independent UK

South Western to be first rail operator brought into public ownership

It will be followed by c2c and Greater Anglia, under plans announced by Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander.

Evening Standard

Elizabeth Line in trouble: After signals chaos, an overtime ban and New Year’s Eve strike

‘Our members’ demands for fair treatment on working hours and leave remain unmet,’ says RMT general secretary Mick Lynch

The Independent UK

Rail union claims ‘substantial victory’ in London Underground pay dispute

The RMT said it has accepted a pay offer and ‘notable improvements’ in terms and conditions.

The Independent UK

London Underground workers to strike over pay in November

Drivers and other workers to stop work as Aslef union says management will not negotiate properly

The Guardian - UK

Workers’ rights bill must ‘only be the beginning’ – Scotland's top trade unionist

SCOTLAND’S top trade unionist has welcomed the UK Government’s new bill on workers’ rights but made clear that it must be the “beginning”…

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The Independent UK

Flexible working and paternity leave: What you need to know about the Government’s new Employment Rights Bill

There are 28 separate changes in the Employment Rights Bill

International Business Times

UK's Starmer Vows 'Partnership' With Unions But Warns On Pay

Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Tuesday pledged to reset industrial relations strained by widespread strike action, as he became the first UK leader to address the annual meeting of Britain's trade unions in 15 years.

The Guardian - UK

Reading the news, you’d think unions are about to ruin Britain. It’s because we’re finally making progress under Labour

Angry rightwing commentators can rant and rave all they like – we won’t stop striving for a more equal society, says RMT leader Mick Lynch

Evening Standard

Tube drivers could strike over Halloween after rejecting TfL's £70,000 pay offer

October half term travel could be impacted if drivers choose to strike over pay offer

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Evening Standard

Avanti West Coast rail caterers to strike in row over working conditions

The RMT union said its members will walk out on June 7.

The Guardian - UK

RMT backs independent candidate Jamie Driscoll for north-east mayor

Union’s endorsement comes after Driscoll was barred from standing for Labour

The Guardian - UK

Profits of UK’s private train-leasing firms treble in a year

More than £400m paid in dividends in 2022-23 while rest of railway faced cuts and salary freezes

Evening Standard

Tube staff set for up to 10% pay rise as strike threat pays dividends

Sadiq Khan found an ‘extra’ £30million for the salary boost at the 11th hour in early January

The Guardian - UK

I talked to Keir Starmer for three months: this is what I learned

ITV’s deputy political editor had exclusive access to the Labour leader for a TV profile to be aired this week. Is he fit to be Britain’s next PM?

The Independent UK

‘Crippling’ London Tube strikes called off at last minute after ‘positive’ TfL and RMT talks

The city was expected to lose £100 million a day according to some experts

The Guardian - UK

Management and unions cooperating? That would make everyone happier

Keir Starmer’s planned labour reforms would lift morale in focusing on agreement, not strife

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