The RMT claims that the Government is exerting control over the negotiating parameters of the 14 train operators, effectively preventing them from making any new concessions. This has led to the opposition of the latest strikes, with the Rail Delivery Group, representing the affected train operators, deeming them “totally unnecessary.”
In response to the RMT’s announcement, a Rail Delivery Group spokesman expressed frustration, stating that they had made three offers which were all rejected by the RMT executive without a convincing explanation. Despite their willingness to negotiate and provide a pay increase for their employees, the lack of unity and engagement from the union leadership and executive makes it difficult to move forward, particularly considering the industry’s 30% revenue shortfall post-Covid. The impact of this conflict is felt by the staff, customers, and communities relying on a thriving railway system.
In May, RMT members voted to extend the union’s mandate for strike action for another six months.
What is behind Aslef drivers’ refusal to work overtime?
The train drivers’ union, Aslef, has been locked in a pay dispute for a year and has already initiated multiple strikes since last summer. The RDG proposed a 4% increase in 2022, followed by another 4% rise in 2023.
However, Aslef’s Mr. Whelan dismissed the proposal as a pay cut in real terms, as it fails to account for the higher inflation rate.
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