Yet more strikes to torment rail passengers as RMT union barons schedule industrial action later this month and next in long-running row over pay
11 months ago

Yet more strikes to torment rail passengers as RMT union barons schedule industrial action later this month and next in long-running row over pay

Daily Mail  

Rail passengers are being warned of yet more disruption to services because of strikes by workers on London Overground. Trish Ashton, TfL's director of rail and Commuters are braced for more travel misery as London Overground workers are set to stage a walkout later this month RMT union members will walk out for 48 hours on February 19 and again on March 4 in a dispute over pay Customers are urged to check before they travel and allow extra time on strike days 'Customers planning to use London Overground services are urged to check before they travel, allow extra time for their journeys, and check the TfL website or the TfL Go app for the latest travel information.' Its general secretary Mick Lynch said: 'London Overground workers do an important job delivering services for TfL and supporting passengers on journeys throughout London. The RMT union say Overground operator Arriva Rail London has offered a below-inflation pay increase A sign last week at Waterloo station warning commuters of industrial action. Rail operators declined to use new legislation passed to ensure minimum service levels, after the Prime Minister urged companies to take advantage of the law guaranteeing a minimum 40 per cent of services.

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