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‘Privatisation failure’ in the UK puts trains back in public hands
As if we needed more evidence of the fact that privatising our public transport services doesn’t work – the UK’s east coast main line has returned to public hands after what has been described as […] Read More »
British rail union on strike over plans to remove safety-critical guards
British rail union RMT has announced further industrial action by Southern rail guards as the company continues to insist on removing critical safety trained guards from trains. RMT General Secretary Mick Cash said: “Yet again […] Read More »
UK front-line workers take the hit as directors’ pay soars
Front-line workers at UK freight giant Freightliner Heavy Haul will take part in a strike ballot in a dispute over pay this week. RMT General Secretary Mick Cash said: “It is clear from the company […] Read More »
ASLEF conference discusses the global issues
Bob Hayden, Loco Division Secretary, and Keith McMahon, OHS coordinator, recently attended the first three days of the annual ASLEF Conference in the UK. The two were invited to attend after ASLEF attended the Divisional […] Read More »
UK union reps heading down under
Representatives of the UK train drivers’ union, ASLEF, are coming to visit. Read More »
UK MPs warn against plans to break up the rail
Debate is raging in the UK over the conservative government’s plans to breakup track operator. Network Rail, and curb funding, which those opposed say will result in the loss of thousands of jobs, higher fares, […] Read More »
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