Six months of serious rail strikes could begin in the next two weeks if negotiations between unions, train operators and the government fail.
Members of the Railway, Maritime and Transport Workers’ Union (RMT) voted overwhelmingly last night to quit their jobs, pay and conditions in what is said to be the biggest strike in the world. the history of the railroad.
The mandate to carry out union action lasts until November, which means that rail passengers could face a series of strikes during this period if no agreement is reached. Both sides believe it is likely that some sort of agreement will be reached well in advance in order to avoid the continuation of the disruption, but the union said it would “exercise” its mandate “if necessary”.
The RMT is threatening staff