Railway workers in Britain support the idea of more strike action. This was stated by the British trade union RMT after a vote among union members. That result paves the way for a semester of new strikes, in a wage dispute with employers that has been going on for some time.
The union did not announce new strike dates after the vote. Union general secretary Mick Lynch said it was “a clear signal to employers that the huge anger among railway workers is very real”. He adds that employers should “face the reality and make better offers”. Thousands of railway workers have already planned to strike on May 13th. The announcement was made last week after the union rejected a new wage offer.
Disappointing
A spokesman for the Rail Delivery Group, which represents the railway companies, called the result of the vote “disappointing”. “We are calling on RMT’s board to quickly reconsider and democratically vote on the deal – which guarantees job security and up to 13 percent pay rise – so members can finally have their say,” the spokesperson said. of the president.
In addition to railway workers, British train drivers last week announced a three-day strike in May and June. But there is also dissatisfaction with working conditions outside the railways. For example, teachers, doctors, nurses and civil servants are also involved in a salary dispute. They want higher pay, as inflation in Britain hovers at 10%, around the highest level in 40 years.
Source: BNR
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