Labour urge ASLEF and LNER to meet ahead of fresh train strikes
Sunday, 18 August 2024 () Labour has urged rail union leaders to "get around the table" as drivers threaten fresh strikes despite a recent pay rise offer from the government.
ASLEF's lead negotiator has denied the union sees the new government as a "soft touch" after announcing fresh strikes two days after train drivers were offered a.. Sky News
Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones insists a new pay offer to train drivers is a "good deal for the taxpayer" because it will end strikes, amid opposition claims it will result in higher fares or tax hikes. The deal, which is to be voted on by the ASLEF union, would include a backdated 5% increase for 2019 to 2022, 4.75% for 2022 to 2024 and a further 4.5% for 2024 to 2025. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
General secretary of ASLEF Mick Whelan arrives for talks at the Department of Transport in a bid to resolve the long-running train drivers' pay dispute. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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The Conservatives are demanding an investigation into Labour's appointment of several senior civil servants since the election, which the Opposition claims may.. Sky News
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