UK Strike Day One: Almost all out, almost all stop

UK passenger train i distance under wires and signals (Image ORR)

Solidarity with the strike on the UK railway network has been very high on day one. The members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport trades union (RMT) have been picketing depots, signalling centres and stations across England, Scotland and Wales. They have enjoyed the tacit support of other trades unionists, the public at large and political allies – at least for now.

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1 comment op “UK Strike Day One: Almost all out, almost all stop”

bönström bönström|21.06.22|21:03

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Top priority now – and always – getting unions committed – a win win…
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Then remains, for parties, to find and establish Strategy, for safely turning Industry, high quality, to The On Time, transport device – a win win.
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Regrettably, currently railways is not the on shore high quality device.
(Railways is a device.)
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Technicalities plaguing customers (obstructing high quality) now decisively has to be outed – by Industry! Quality pays! A sustainable, a timely railway is requested…

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