Unions On Brink Of Synchronized Strikes Says Rmt S Mick Lynch Railroad Strikes

Speaking from a picket line in Euston as rail workers staged another strike in their dispute over pay and conditions, Lynch predicted “a massive response from workers”. Asked by Sky News how close the UK was to a general strike, Lynch said: “Only the TUC can call a general strike.” TUC general secretary Francis O’Grady was on the picket line behind the RMT boss as he spoke. Lynch added: “There is a wave of backlash among workers about the way they are being treated. People are getting poorer every day of the week. People can’t pay their bills. They are treated abominably in the workplace. I think there will be generalized and synchronized action. It may not be in a traditional format. “But we have seen the Post Office workers and BT [on strike] We have seen bus workers in London strike tomorrow and over the weekend. I think there’s a huge backlash from workers because they’re fed up with the way they’ve been treated.” This week official figures showed that wages had fallen behind inflation at a record pace and the inflation rate reached 10.1%. Leeds reiterated that RMT workers did not want to strike, but said the union would not back down. He said: “We will continue until we reach a negotiated settlement and our members decide whether it is acceptable or not.” He confirmed the RMT had rejected an 8% pay rise offer from Network Rail because it was over three years. Archie Bland and Nimo Omer take you to the top stories and what they mean, free every weekday morning Privacy Notice: Newsletters may contain information about charities, online advertising and content sponsored by external parties. For more information, see our Privacy Policy. We use Google reCaptcha to protect our website and Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. He said: “This is an offer for Network Rail – to the train operating companies we have had no offer. And we would have to accept huge changes in the working lives of our members.” He pointed out that other transport workers had been offered better deals. Lynch said: “We’ve done a deal in the airline industry by 12% and 13% this week, so they’re not really offering us anything, they’re offering a real pay cut. This is not acceptable to our people. If we got 4% for this year and 4% for next year, members would be poorer as a result of this deal.” And Leeds again accused ministers of stalling negotiations. He said: “The stumbling block here at the moment is the attitude of Minister Grant Shapps, supported by the Treasury, and I think that’s a little bit over with the Conservative leadership process.” He added: “If we can get the companies to negotiate freely, without being bound by the government, we can negotiate a settlement in this dispute and get the railways back to full operation.” Speaking earlier on ITV’s Good Morning Britain, he said the union was working with Network Rail and train operators but “the gap between us is still there”. Lynch said: “We have to find a way to bridge that, but I’m afraid because of the political interference that’s going on with public transport and the Treasury, we can’t.” “We also have a dispute tomorrow with London Underground, which is more of the same – that rail funding has been cut – and that means an attack on rail workers across the land and I think a lot of workers are suffering from that this dot. “They are not getting a square deal but we will continue to work with the companies to reach a negotiated settlement and as soon as we can do that we will give that to our members and hopefully we can get the railway back providing services that the public needs.” .

title: “Unions On Brink Of Synchronized Strikes Says Rmt S Mick Lynch Railroad Strikes Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-10-31” author: “Silvia Branham”

Speaking from a picket line in Euston as rail workers staged another strike in their dispute over pay and conditions, Lynch predicted “a massive response from workers”. Asked by Sky News how close the UK was to a general strike, Lynch said: “Only the TUC can call a general strike.” TUC general secretary Francis O’Grady was on the picket line behind the RMT boss as he spoke. Lynch added: “There is a wave of backlash among workers about the way they are being treated. People are getting poorer every day of the week. People can’t pay their bills. They are treated abominably in the workplace. I think there will be generalized and synchronized action. It may not be in a traditional format. “But we have seen the Post Office workers and BT [on strike] We have seen bus workers in London strike tomorrow and over the weekend. I think there’s a huge backlash from workers because they’re fed up with the way they’ve been treated.” This week official figures showed that wages had fallen behind inflation at a record pace and the inflation rate reached 10.1%. Leeds reiterated that RMT workers did not want to strike, but said the union would not back down. He said: “We will continue until we reach a negotiated settlement and our members decide whether it is acceptable or not.” He confirmed the RMT had rejected an 8% pay rise offer from Network Rail because it was over three years. Archie Bland and Nimo Omer take you to the top stories and what they mean, free every weekday morning Privacy Notice: Newsletters may contain information about charities, online advertising and content sponsored by external parties. For more information, see our Privacy Policy. We use Google reCaptcha to protect our website and Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. He said: “This is an offer for Network Rail – to the train operating companies we have had no offer. And we would have to accept huge changes in the working lives of our members.” He pointed out that other transport workers had been offered better deals. Lynch said: “We’ve done a deal in the airline industry by 12% and 13% this week, so they’re not really offering us anything, they’re offering a real pay cut. This is not acceptable to our people. If we got 4% for this year and 4% for next year, members would be poorer as a result of this deal.” And Leeds again accused ministers of stalling negotiations. He said: “The stumbling block here at the moment is the attitude of Minister Grant Shapps, supported by the Treasury, and I think that’s a little bit over with the Conservative leadership process.” He added: “If we can get the companies to negotiate freely, without being bound by the government, we can negotiate a settlement in this dispute and get the railways back to full operation.” Speaking earlier on ITV’s Good Morning Britain, he said the union was working with Network Rail and train operators but “the gap between us is still there”. Lynch said: “We have to find a way to bridge that, but I’m afraid because of the political interference that’s going on with public transport and the Treasury, we can’t.” “We also have a dispute tomorrow with London Underground, which is more of the same – that rail funding has been cut – and that means an attack on rail workers across the land and I think a lot of workers are suffering from that this dot. “They are not getting a square deal but we will continue to work with the companies to reach a negotiated settlement and as soon as we can do that we will give that to our members and hopefully we can get the railway back providing services that the public needs.” .

title: “Unions On Brink Of Synchronized Strikes Says Rmt S Mick Lynch Railroad Strikes Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-03” author: “Chris Richardson”

Speaking from a picket line in Euston as rail workers staged another strike in their dispute over pay and conditions, Lynch predicted “a massive response from workers”. Asked by Sky News how close the UK was to a general strike, Lynch said: “Only the TUC can call a general strike.” TUC general secretary Francis O’Grady was on the picket line behind the RMT boss as he spoke. Lynch added: “There is a wave of backlash among workers about the way they are being treated. People are getting poorer every day of the week. People can’t pay their bills. They are treated abominably in the workplace. I think there will be generalized and synchronized action. It may not be in a traditional format. “But we have seen the Post Office workers and BT [on strike] We have seen bus workers in London strike tomorrow and over the weekend. I think there’s a huge backlash from workers because they’re fed up with the way they’ve been treated.” This week official figures showed that wages had fallen behind inflation at a record pace and the inflation rate reached 10.1%. Leeds reiterated that RMT workers did not want to strike, but said the union would not back down. He said: “We will continue until we reach a negotiated settlement and our members decide whether it is acceptable or not.” He confirmed the RMT had rejected an 8% pay rise offer from Network Rail because it was over three years. Archie Bland and Nimo Omer take you to the top stories and what they mean, free every weekday morning Privacy Notice: Newsletters may contain information about charities, online advertising and content sponsored by external parties. For more information, see our Privacy Policy. We use Google reCaptcha to protect our website and Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. He said: “This is an offer for Network Rail – to the train operating companies we have had no offer. And we would have to accept huge changes in the working lives of our members.” He pointed out that other transport workers had been offered better deals. Lynch said: “We’ve done a deal in the airline industry by 12% and 13% this week, so they’re not really offering us anything, they’re offering a real pay cut. This is not acceptable to our people. If we got 4% for this year and 4% for next year, members would be poorer as a result of this deal.” And Leeds again accused ministers of stalling negotiations. He said: “The stumbling block here at the moment is the attitude of Minister Grant Shapps, supported by the Treasury, and I think that’s a little bit over with the Conservative leadership process.” He added: “If we can get the companies to negotiate freely, without being bound by the government, we can negotiate a settlement in this dispute and get the railways back to full operation.” Speaking earlier on ITV’s Good Morning Britain, he said the union was working with Network Rail and train operators but “the gap between us is still there”. Lynch said: “We have to find a way to bridge that, but I’m afraid because of the political interference that’s going on with public transport and the Treasury, we can’t.” “We also have a dispute tomorrow with London Underground, which is more of the same – that rail funding has been cut – and that means an attack on rail workers across the land and I think a lot of workers are suffering from that this dot. “They are not getting a square deal but we will continue to work with the companies to reach a negotiated settlement and as soon as we can do that we will give that to our members and hopefully we can get the railway back providing services that the public needs.” .

title: “Unions On Brink Of Synchronized Strikes Says Rmt S Mick Lynch Railroad Strikes Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-02” author: “Billie Frazee”

Speaking from a picket line in Euston as rail workers staged another strike in their dispute over pay and conditions, Lynch predicted “a massive response from workers”. Asked by Sky News how close the UK was to a general strike, Lynch said: “Only the TUC can call a general strike.” TUC general secretary Francis O’Grady was on the picket line behind the RMT boss as he spoke. Lynch added: “There is a wave of backlash among workers about the way they are being treated. People are getting poorer every day of the week. People can’t pay their bills. They are treated abominably in the workplace. I think there will be generalized and synchronized action. It may not be in a traditional format. “But we have seen the Post Office workers and BT [on strike] We have seen bus workers in London strike tomorrow and over the weekend. I think there’s a huge backlash from workers because they’re fed up with the way they’ve been treated.” This week official figures showed that wages had fallen behind inflation at a record pace and the inflation rate reached 10.1%. Leeds reiterated that RMT workers did not want to strike, but said the union would not back down. He said: “We will continue until we reach a negotiated settlement and our members decide whether it is acceptable or not.” He confirmed the RMT had rejected an 8% pay rise offer from Network Rail because it was over three years. Archie Bland and Nimo Omer take you to the top stories and what they mean, free every weekday morning Privacy Notice: Newsletters may contain information about charities, online advertising and content sponsored by external parties. For more information, see our Privacy Policy. We use Google reCaptcha to protect our website and Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. He said: “This is an offer for Network Rail – to the train operating companies we have had no offer. And we would have to accept huge changes in the working lives of our members.” He pointed out that other transport workers had been offered better deals. Lynch said: “We’ve done a deal in the airline industry by 12% and 13% this week, so they’re not really offering us anything, they’re offering a real pay cut. This is not acceptable to our people. If we got 4% for this year and 4% for next year, members would be poorer as a result of this deal.” And Leeds again accused ministers of stalling negotiations. He said: “The stumbling block here at the moment is the attitude of Minister Grant Shapps, supported by the Treasury, and I think that’s a little bit over with the Conservative leadership process.” He added: “If we can get the companies to negotiate freely, without being bound by the government, we can negotiate a settlement in this dispute and get the railways back to full operation.” Speaking earlier on ITV’s Good Morning Britain, he said the union was working with Network Rail and train operators but “the gap between us is still there”. Lynch said: “We have to find a way to bridge that, but I’m afraid because of the political interference that’s going on with public transport and the Treasury, we can’t.” “We also have a dispute tomorrow with London Underground, which is more of the same – that rail funding has been cut – and that means an attack on rail workers across the land and I think a lot of workers are suffering from that this dot. “They are not getting a square deal but we will continue to work with the companies to reach a negotiated settlement and as soon as we can do that we will give that to our members and hopefully we can get the railway back providing services that the public needs.” .

title: “Unions On Brink Of Synchronized Strikes Says Rmt S Mick Lynch Railroad Strikes Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-09” author: “James Thomas”

Speaking from a picket line in Euston as rail workers staged another strike in their dispute over pay and conditions, Lynch predicted “a massive response from workers”. Asked by Sky News how close the UK was to a general strike, Lynch said: “Only the TUC can call a general strike.” TUC general secretary Francis O’Grady was on the picket line behind the RMT boss as he spoke. Lynch added: “There is a wave of backlash among workers about the way they are being treated. People are getting poorer every day of the week. People can’t pay their bills. They are treated abominably in the workplace. I think there will be generalized and synchronized action. It may not be in a traditional format. “But we have seen the Post Office workers and BT [on strike] We have seen bus workers in London strike tomorrow and over the weekend. I think there’s a huge backlash from workers because they’re fed up with the way they’ve been treated.” This week official figures showed that wages had fallen behind inflation at a record pace and the inflation rate reached 10.1%. Leeds reiterated that RMT workers did not want to strike, but said the union would not back down. He said: “We will continue until we reach a negotiated settlement and our members decide whether it is acceptable or not.” He confirmed the RMT had rejected an 8% pay rise offer from Network Rail because it was over three years. Archie Bland and Nimo Omer take you to the top stories and what they mean, free every weekday morning Privacy Notice: Newsletters may contain information about charities, online advertising and content sponsored by external parties. For more information, see our Privacy Policy. We use Google reCaptcha to protect our website and Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. He said: “This is an offer for Network Rail – to the train operating companies we have had no offer. And we would have to accept huge changes in the working lives of our members.” He pointed out that other transport workers had been offered better deals. Lynch said: “We’ve done a deal in the airline industry by 12% and 13% this week, so they’re not really offering us anything, they’re offering a real pay cut. This is not acceptable to our people. If we got 4% for this year and 4% for next year, members would be poorer as a result of this deal.” And Leeds again accused ministers of stalling negotiations. He said: “The stumbling block here at the moment is the attitude of Minister Grant Shapps, supported by the Treasury, and I think that’s a little bit over with the Conservative leadership process.” He added: “If we can get the companies to negotiate freely, without being bound by the government, we can negotiate a settlement in this dispute and get the railways back to full operation.” Speaking earlier on ITV’s Good Morning Britain, he said the union was working with Network Rail and train operators but “the gap between us is still there”. Lynch said: “We have to find a way to bridge that, but I’m afraid because of the political interference that’s going on with public transport and the Treasury, we can’t.” “We also have a dispute tomorrow with London Underground, which is more of the same – that rail funding has been cut – and that means an attack on rail workers across the land and I think a lot of workers are suffering from that this dot. “They are not getting a square deal but we will continue to work with the companies to reach a negotiated settlement and as soon as we can do that we will give that to our members and hopefully we can get the railway back providing services that the public needs.” .