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« Reply #135 on: March 22, 2023, 17:54:31 » |
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Hopefully it's the beginning of the end of RMT▸ action.
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"A clear conscience laughs at a false accusation."
"Treat everyone the same until you find out they're an idiot."
"Moral indignation is a technique used to endow the idiot with dignity."
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« Reply #136 on: March 22, 2023, 17:57:02 » |
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Wonder how ASLEF» will take this?
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« Reply #137 on: March 22, 2023, 18:12:09 » |
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Wonder how ASLEF» will take this?
In calling off the strike action that means they are in the same position as ASLEF. In dispute, but with negotiations open and no strike action dates in the pipeline. |
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« Reply #138 on: March 22, 2023, 18:49:59 » |
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Wonder how ASLEF» will take this?
In calling off the strike action that means they are in the same position as ASLEF. In dispute, but with negotiations open and no strike action dates in the pipeline. And the next meeting is arranged for the 04 April so it’s unlikely any new dates or offers will be announced before then. |
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« Reply #139 on: March 22, 2023, 21:04:34 » |
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Suggests it might be safe to make Easter travel plans.
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« Reply #140 on: March 22, 2023, 21:10:20 » |
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Yup!
The RMT▸ will need a new strike mandate by the middle of May too. That could be interesting
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« Reply #141 on: March 23, 2023, 03:06:44 » |
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The RMT▸ will need a new strike mandate by the middle of May too. That could be interesting
Details of a new ballot to be circulated to RMT members today. |
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« Reply #142 on: April 06, 2023, 16:29:10 » |
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From Proactive InvestorsNegotiations between the National Unon of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT▸ ) and rail companies have hit a dead end, the former said on Thursday.
“No new document has been produced” by the Rail Delivery Group (RDG‡) since RMT suspended planned strike action on March 30 and April 1, leaving members “frustrated” according to the union.
It had cancelled the strikes after a proposal made by the RDG on March 22, but suggested talks had ground to a halt since, with re-ballot papers being sent to members from Thursday.
“While negotiations continue, we remain in dispute and resolute in our determination to win a further mandate for strike action in the upcoming re-ballot,” said RMT. I am always cautious about single source stories ... so just for the moment this could be a first release that other will follow, or it could prove false as it is clarified. |
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« Reply #143 on: April 06, 2023, 18:57:43 » |
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I am always cautious about single source stories ... so just for the moment this could be a first release that other will follow, or it could prove false as it is clarified.
RMT▸ press release today, 6th April 2023: RMT Press Office:
The union has had several meetings with the Rail Delivery Group (RDG‡) since we suspended our strike action on the 14 train operators, following a proposal made to us on March 22nd.
These meetings were to further discuss the issues of the dispute - in particular Year 2 of the proposal that led to the suspension of strikes and the process of workforce reform.
However, no new document has been produced by the employer.
Members are rightly frustrated by this, and the Tory government is once again absent when it comes to giving the RDG the mandate to produce a new document.
The RDG have agreed to write to us in due course and we will be meeting them next week.
While negotiations continue, we remain in dispute and resolute in our determination to win a further mandate for strike action in the upcoming re-ballot.
Be in no doubt, if further strikes are needed, RMT will not hesitate to act to ensure a negotiated settlement on jobs, pay and working conditions.
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Notes: Re-ballot papers for a further 6-month strike mandate go out today with a closing date of May 4. As long as, following that ballot and with a mandate, the RMT don't choose any dates between 16th - 23rd May. With the minimum 14 days notice ahead of strike action they could just pick a date during my holiday. Although, aware of the potential for further strike action, I have taken out an insurance policy for my holiday to Isle of Man. |
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"A clear conscience laughs at a false accusation."
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« Reply #144 on: April 06, 2023, 20:58:21 » |
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Wish they would sort this, still do not feel confident to book anything yet. Still, the Swanage now have their Wareham link open, so a day trip to Corfe is a must soon.
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« Reply #145 on: April 06, 2023, 21:57:22 » |
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I misread that as 'Corfu' initially. Quite some day trip!
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"A clear conscience laughs at a false accusation."
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« Reply #146 on: April 06, 2023, 22:01:30 » |
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I have done Bournemouth to Edinburgh and back in a day, a long time ago mind!
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« Reply #147 on: April 27, 2023, 11:09:29 » |
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Following ASLEF» ’s rejection of the latest RDG‡ proposal, strike dates have been called for 12th May, 31st May and 3rd June. With a rest day and overtime ban on 13th May, 15-20th May and 1st June.
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« Reply #148 on: April 27, 2023, 12:47:40 » |
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Following ASLEF» ’s rejection of the latest RDG‡ proposal, strike dates have been called for 12th May, 31st May and 3rd June. With a rest day and overtime ban on 13th May, 15-20th May and 1st June.
More on this breaking news story here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65410800Train drivers are set to strike again, including on the day of the FA Cup final, as part of a long-running row over pay, the Aslef union says.
As well as striking on 3 June, members will walk out on 12 May and 31 May.
It comes after the union rejected a fresh offer from 16 train firms, including a 4% pay rise for two years in a row and changes to conditions.
The organisation which represents train companies said the walkouts were "totally unnecessary".
The action is expected to cause major disruption across large parts of the country's railways, with some 13,000 drivers striking over the three days.
The first day of strike action on 12 May is the day before the Eurovision Song Contest final in Liverpool.
On 3 June, thousands of football fans are set to travel to Wembley Stadium in London as Manchester United take on their rivals Manchester City in the FA Cup final. |
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« Reply #149 on: April 27, 2023, 14:01:11 » |
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