United Kingdom’s National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT Union) has announced plans for strike actions on 27 July, 18 August and 20 August, which are expected to disrupt UK’s rail network.
According to the local media, around 40,000 RMT members, including Network Rail signallers and train crew, will participate in the strike in the row over jobs, pay and working conditions.
RMT Union’s general secretary, Mick Lynch, pointed out, “The rail industry and the government need to understand that this dispute will not simply vanish. They need to get serious about providing an offer on pay which helps deal with the cost-of-living crisis, job security for our members and provides good conditions at work.”
“Our planners are working closely with the rail freight operators every day to understand the overall impact this will have on inland operations, and we will be able to communicate a bigger picture in terms of schedule amendments and service omissions to you in the near future,” said Maersk in a customer advisory today (18 July).
