POSSIBLE National Rail strike coming up

[Norman Baker suck my lozenge]

Aren't there any Polish train drivers out there?? If I was in charge of Southern, I would be out there recruiting right now.

What about polish signal ops?

 

[Dick Head]

The strike is off! The RMT has agreed a deal.

 

[Titanic]

What about polish signal ops?

them too... or better still, computerise the lot!

 

[seagullsovergrimsby]

The strike is off! The RMT has agreed a deal.

The industrial action is suspended , the RMT and TSSA are considering revised offers from Network Rail , both unions haven't agreed a deal.

 

[Norman Baker suck my lozenge]

them too... or better still, computerise the lot!

That's the spirit.

 

[Dick Head]

The industrial action is suspended , the RMT and TSSA are considering revised offers from Network Rail , both unions haven't agreed a deal.

Well, I knew it was something like that. The strike's off anyway.

 

[Ernest]

Aren't there any Polish train drivers out there?? If I was in charge of Southern, I would be out there recruiting right now.

Too late old fella, been plenty for years and they are more mercenary and know the value of their worth far more than the English guys, I'd say that they would be amongst the leaders agitating for a dispute for more pay.

Try again.

 

[Norman Baker suck my lozenge]

Too late old fella, been plenty for years and they are more mercenary and know the value of their worth far more than the English guys, I'd say that they would be amongst the leaders agitating for a dispute for more pay.

Try again.

You're not wrong there,got loads of Poles at Morden depot,good lads,staunch trade unionists,wouldn't call them mercenary though,as you say, know their worth.

 

[Titanic]

Too late old fella, been plenty for years and they are more mercenary and know the value of their worth far more than the English guys, I'd say that they would be amongst the leaders agitating for a dispute for more pay.

Try again.

Filipinos then.

 

[Ernest]

Filipinos then.

Wrong, they been there and didn't end well

 

[TomandJerry]

Breaking news:

RMT union members at Network Rail are to go on strike next month after rejecting a pay offer.

They will hold a 24-hour strike from 17:00 BST on 4 June and a 48-hour strike from 17:00 BST on 9 June.

 

[RandyWanger]

Felt like they were on strike on Tuesday still. Took me 3 hours to get into the London office from Southend.

 

[Arthur]

The largest rail union, RMT, today confirmed that members will be taking 24 hours of strike action from 5pm Thursday 4th June through to 4.59pm on Friday 5th June in the current dispute over pay and jobs at Network Rail with a further 48 hours of action from 5pm On Tuesday 9th June to 4.59pm on Thursday 11th June. In addition there will be action short of a strike from 00.01 Saturday 6th June to 23.59 on Friday 12th June.

So that is affectively 2 and 3 working days respectively should they go ahead.

 

[8ace]

Breaking news:

RMT union members at Network Rail are to go on strike next month after rejecting a pay offer.

They will hold a 24-hour strike from 17:00 BST on 4 June and a 48-hour strike from 17:00 BST on 9 June.

Oaks day - how inconsiderate.

 

[seagull_in_malaysia]

Can you claim money back for strikes (specifically for me on FGW)?

 

[seagullsovergrimsby]

So that is affectively 2 and 3 working days respectively should they go ahead.

Don't forget the overtime ban between the 6th and 12th.

 

[Arthur]

Can you claim money back for strikes (specifically for me on FGW)?

If you've pre-bought your tickets absolutely. Make sure you claim two hours delay (100% refund - at least with Southern anyway) each way.

 

[KneeOn]

If you've pre-bought your tickets absolutely. Make sure you claim two hours delay (100% refund - at least with Southern anyway) each way.

Govia and Virgin were both offering full refunds for tickets as well as allowing out of date tickets to travel when the first strike was to go ahead. I can't see why this time is any different.

 

[seagull_in_malaysia]

If you've pre-bought your tickets absolutely. Make sure you claim two hours delay (100% refund - at least with Southern anyway) each way.

I've got a season ticket. Thanks for letting me know as when I asked their staff they said it is included in the discount I get when I renew next year, so no point claiming!

 

[Frutos]

Strikes called off (for now, at least) according to Southern Rail on Twitter.