Manchester Airport assured passengers facing complications and delays due to the IT outage yesterday that it was doing all we can to ease congestion within Terminal 1 to get travellers through the airport as quickly as possible, and said that its staff were on hand to provide whatever assistance they can to passengers in need. [13] This stance has drawn criticism from RMT union officials, such as General Secretary Mick Lynch,[14] as well as some politicians, including Conservative MP Jake Berry, who urged the government to join discussions. [72], An emergency timetable was published for the week of 2026 June, with only half of lines open on strike days and rail operators running around 20% of the normal daily service, with priority given to mainline and urban services. When we visit, theres quite a queue. ", "Rail strikes: How will travel in Wales be affected by the disruption? If one or both of those unions reject the deals, they would be prepared to strike December 9. [66] The Rail Delivery Group, which represents the UK's train operators, said this was because rotas are agreed with train drivers a week in advance. [44], On 11 July, members of the Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen (ASLEF) at eight train operators voted to take strike action in a dispute over pay, while members of the Transport Salaried Staffs Association (TSSA) at Southeastern also voted to take industrial action. All bags are having to go through one bag inspection as the rest arent working. Some colleges had also re-established remote learning classes first used during the COVID-19 pandemic, in order to minimise disruption to their students' education. The RMTs national executive committee met on Monday afternoon to consider an improved offer from Network Rail, which raised pay for 2022 backdated to January by 5%, All 12 unions have pledged that if any one goes out on strike, they all go out. They want to rip up our terms and conditions in return for a real-terms pay cut. While these boss outfits claim to speak for farmers, the fact is theyre raking in millions while the farm debt in the U.S. hit $496 billion in 2022, the vast majority on the backs of smaller working farmers. [26][27][28][29], Following a ballot of National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers members over whether to take industrial action, it was announced on 24 May 2022 that they had voted in favour of strike action, paving the way for the UK's first national rail strike for three decades. People line up to get their fill of tarts, pastries and buns on a Monday lunchtime their gold wire baskets brimming with bags of buns snatched from the grab-and-go display cabinets next to the front door. Disruption impacted the entire railway network of Great Britain, with staff of the main train operators in Scotland and Wales, who were not part of the strike, also disrupted as the trains were unable to operate on Network Rail infrastructure. The rail strike will take place on Tuesday 21, Thursday 23 and Saturday 25 June. [81] Rail Business Daily reported a 13% increase in London traffic. [91] The third day of action also coincided with a Test cricket match in Leeds, prompting TransPennine Express to urge people to avoid travelling there by train. [90], The strike action coincided with the 2022 Glastonbury Festival, an event that usually sees an increase in the number of rail passengers. )[25] Following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, the UK government relieved the companies of their franchises to protect them from financial harm, and issued new contracts that made rail revenue a government concern. pic.twitter.com/NuKsx3twaB, One passenger, John Gregory who was due to fly from Manchester Airport to Dubai at 1:10pm told ITV Granada that he experienced painful delays at baggage drop-off, and that, at one point, all passengers were told to check-in at the point where large objects usually go through, which he said made everything extremely slow. 2021 Associated Newspapers Limited. Too much is left unsettled in the current agreement., Our unions should emulate what the Canadian school workers in Ontario have just proven, anti-labor laws aimed at preventing workers from striking can be beaten back, he said. [115], Although any legislation would not be quick enough to prevent disruption from the strike action in June, the UK government argued it was required because "unions are threatening action across the economy". [41] A further round of talks on 22 June also concluded without resolution, leading to a second day of industrial action on 23 June. [126] Unlike the train operators involved in the national dispute, Merseyrail is a fully devolved train operating company and therefore not required to consult the government on issues such as levels of pay and industrial disputes. January 18, 2023. [56] Also on 31 August ASLEF announced train drivers from 12 train operators would strike on 15 September. Around 16bn of public money was also given by government to support the railways during the pandemic. There will be a rail strike from 6pm on Christmas Eve until 6am on 27 December. There is no ASLEF rail strike set on Thursday, July 28th 2022 but the union confirmed that there will be one on Saturday, July 30th, 2022. [125], On 22 June it was reported that members of the Transport Salaried Staffs' Association (TSSA) had voted to accept a 7.1% pay rise following an ongoing dispute with Merseyrail which had led to strike action. [54], On 25 August, train drivers at Chiltern Railways, Northern Trains and TransPennine Express belonging to the ASLEF union voted to take strike action in a dispute over pay and conditions. The airport explained in an initial statement that the IT outage was affecting some of our processes. RMT members at Network Rail and 14 train operators will strike For the three planned rail strike dates in July and August, about 40,000 workers roughly half of those from Network Rail, including signalling and track maintenance workers will take part in industrial action. [63] On 19 October, the RMT announced a further three strike days for November, on 3, 5, and 7 November. [151], On 9 November, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) announced it had a mandate to strike in the majority of NHS trusts. However, the national network will likely be disrupted for the entire week. Wednesday January 4, 2023. [a] The Welsh branch of the GMB trade union said that it would fight the plans, with its political officer Tom Hoyles accusing the UK government of "overstepping the mark", while the Welsh Government described the changes as "counter-productive and against everything we stand for in Wales" and said they would "resist" attempts to overturn the 2017 Act. [123], On 9 June, members of the Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers & Firemen (ASLEF) voted to strike in a separate dispute. [99] Following the announcement of strikes in November, the Royal British Legion announced it would cancel its London Poppy Day fundraising event scheduled for 3 November and look at other ways to "lessen the impact" of the expected 1million loss the event's cancellation would cause. 39 Princess Street, M2 4FN[emailprotected], Copyright 2023 The Manc The Manc is a trademark of The Manc Creative Ltd, Army on standby as UK prepares for more postal, rail, lecturer and nurses strikes in December, Royal Mail workers to strike for six days in December and one of them is on Christmas Eve, Nurses vote to strike over pay for first time in unions 106-year history, Manchester Airport security queues rank in the top five worst in the UK, Manchester Airport issues apology for unacceptable service as passengers wait HOURS for baggage, The big issues of earlier this year are behind us New Manchester Airport boss speaks out, All the January Manchester restaurant deals, discounts and offers you need in 2023, Where to find the best Chinese restaurants in Manchester, Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 14 December 2022. It was much safer for those farming near the railroad right-of-way when rail workers were riding the rear end of the train as well as on the engine., I sent my ballot in last week, voting no, because the agreement presented from the rail employers and our union officials did not place union rail workers in a stronger position to oppose and reverse the repressive attendance policies, the ongoing speedup harassments, and a crew size that makes the work safer, Lance Anton, a SMART-TD conductor here in Lincoln, told the Militant after his union meeting Nov. 9. There are lots of staff on the ground trying to get things through, but its absolutely rammed here now. Our members at these companies have not had an increase since 2019, despite soaring inflation, and it is time the companies encouraged, perhaps, by the Government sat down with us and got serious. [66], In Scotland, a separate strike was called for 10 October after the RMT rejected a 5% pay offer from ScotRail that was described as a "kick in the teeth". [124] ASLEF members staged a strike on 2 July, affecting 90% of train services operated by Greater Anglia. [22], On 5 August, Network management staff belonging to the Transport Salaried Staffs' Association voted to accept a 4% pay rise, meaning the railway network would be able to continue providing a skeleton service on strike days. [137] Having rejected a 15% pay offer from the government, on 22 August it was announced that barristers had voted to strike indefinitely from 5 September, with 79.9% of those voting on the issue in favour of the plans. [138], On 27 June, it was announced that members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) at 114 Crown Post Offices, the largest branches typically on a high street or city centre, would walk out on 11 July in an ongoing dispute over pay. Critics of the strike, including Network Rail, point to changing commuter habits, such as a reduction in ticket office use, as well as more working from home since the COVID-19 pandemic, and passenger numbers continuing to be significantly below pre-COVID levels. [43], Talks between the RMT and Network Rail resumed on 30 June, with union leaders warning of further strike action if the consultation, scheduled to begin the following day, was to go ahead. However, there will be [45] On 13 July, the RMT announced a fourth day of strike action for Wednesday 27 July after rejecting Network Rail's latest pay offer, which it described as "paltry". Manchester Airport has issued a statement apologising for delays after passengers claim they were left waiting for hours just to check in. More than 40,000 workers from Network Rail and 15 train operators will strike again on 8 October, their union says. According to The Guardian this is linked to a maximum 3% pay rise. Its painfully slow. What use is a referendum that means the strike disruption is inevitable?. [63] An RMT strike involving staff at Avanti West Coast was held on 22 October, forcing the cancellation of a number of services throughout the day. [149] Around 1,600 Unite members working for London United Busways staged a 48-hour strike on 19 and 20 August, affecting bus routes in West and South West London, as well as parts of Surrey. These workers are casualties of the bosses drive for profits that treats employees as minor cogs in their machine. Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 14 [69] On 22 November, the RMT announced four 48-hour strikes in the run up to Christmas and early 2023, with strike action scheduled for 1314 December, 1617 December, 34 January and 67 January. Four rail unions have aligned on a potential national strike date of Dec. 9, with the Signalmen's union agreeing to move back its date in coordination with other unions that rejected [40] On the same day, the Transport Salaried Staffs' Association (TSSA) confirmed its members at Avanti West Coast had voted overwhelmingly for strikes and action short of a strike, ostensibly over the same issues that had triggered the RMT dispute, with 86% voting for strike action and 91% voting for action short of a strike on a 91% turnout. [47] Also on 14 July, RMT strikes at Network Rail and 14 train operators were announced for 18 and 20 August,[48] with the TSSA later announcing it would also strike on these two dates. [100] The RMT subsequently rescheduled the 3 November strike to 9 November to avoid affecting the Poppy Day appeal. [51] A fifth day of RMT strike action went ahead on 18 August, with Network Rail signal workers from England, Scotland and Wales also joining the industrial action. Sitting on Princess Street next door to Yang Sing (which happens to be one of Chinatowns oldest restaurants) it is easy enough to find, with a jolly-looking baker good-naturedly juggling plates of goodies in each hand on its colourful sign. The urgency of rail workers fight to hire more workers, for more regular schedules and larger crews, and for an end to punitive absentee policies and other issues was underscored by the fact that eight rail workers have been killed on the job in the past 2 1/2 months. It was also announced that the 21 June strike would coincide with a planned 24-hour strike to be held by workers on the London Underground. 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SNCF Strike & France Train Strike Dates 2022 - 2023: Info On display are bevvy of colourful and enticing treats, ranging from the familiar to the unfamiliar. We, ourselves, forgot and had to run back to the office to beg borrow and steal some money. Shortly before 5pm, Manchester Airport then issued a statement confirming that systems are all back up and running and the airport is now operating as normal following the IT outage. The union said it was still awaiting an improved offer in writing from Network Rail and the RDG, after rejecting the latest offer of an 8 per cent pay increase, with particular concern around plans to do away with train guards and operate driver-only services. Rail workers have also demanded a 7% pay rise to keep up with rising inflation (which stood at 9.1% in June 2022), but were initially offered 2%, with an extra 1% linked to redundancies. [68] A strike by London Overground workers, also scheduled for 26 November, was suspended while they considered a fresh pay offer. Bloomberg. It is strictly cash only, and theres no wiggle room on that. [53] The RMT staged their sixth day of nationwide strike action on 20 August. [70] On 5 December, RMT staff working for Network Rail (roughly half of those involved in the dispute) announced a strike over Christmas, beginning at 6pm on Christmas Eve and continuing until 6am on 27 December. The documents reportedly also contain plans to hire new employees on inferior terms and conditions, including a requirement they work on Sundays and work for longer to qualify for a pension. [121], On 27 June the UK government announced that it would "legislate to remove the Trade Union (Wales) Act 2017 through primary legislation when Parliamentary time allows, to ensure trade union legislation applies equally across Great Britain". Mick Whelan, general secretary of Aslef, said: The proposal is not and could not ever be acceptable but we are willing to engage in further discussions within the process that we previously agreed. Mr Lynch has previously blamed the Government for blocking a settlement, saying there was an unprecedented level of ministerial interference. Labour said his dismissal had nothing to do with his decision to join the picket line, but was due to unauthorised media interviews he gave throughout the day. Four of the 12 unions have approved their Victor Martins and Donato Fiocca, members of Cement Masons and Plasterers Union Local 592, who were working as subcontractors on PATCO transit tracks, were struck and killed Oct. 14 by a commuter train on a bridge near Philadelphia that was supposed to be shut down for repair. Tuesday January 3, 2023. The last rail strike dates in December are from 6pm December 24 (Christmas Eve) until 05.59am on December 27 (Bank Holiday). [18][19] On the fifth day of strike action in August, RMT General Secretary Mick Lynch warned that the dispute could go on "indefinitely" unless a pay settlement is reached. [7], The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) has claimed that Network Rail is threatening to cut safety-critical jobs (an allegation rejected by Network Rail) as part of its modernisation programme, which would also include an increase in working hours. [33] The action would see the largest outbreak of industrial action in the United Kingdom since 1989,[34] and the first national strike involving the UK's railways since 1994, when signal workers walked out over a pay dispute with Railtrack. FE Week reported that further education colleges had been required to pay taxi fares for students who would normally travel to college by train, or arrange bed and breakfast accommodation to ensure they could sit the exams, mentioning Hereford Sixth Form College as an example of one such institution that had done so. He also instructed Labour MPs not to join picket lines, but several, including John McDonnell, Diane Abbott, Kate Osborne and Nadia Whittome, then went on to do so. Militant Members of Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees, supporters, picket with information about their rail contract fight on bridge over [59] On 20 September, both the RMT and ASLEF unions announced a strike for 1 October, with ASLEF announcing an additional strike for 5 October. But, despite the airports new CEO claiming the big issues of earlier [last] year are behind us in his first interview upon stepping into the role las July, passengers travelling through Manchester Airport yesterday said they were left waiting in three-hour queues just to check-in, and it was all due what the airport called an an IT system outage. Camp Bestival in Shropshire was also in progress that weekend, but it was believed most of those attending were already present, having arrived earlier in the week, so the impact to travellers would be minimal. We apologise for any disruption and thank passengers for their patience, the statement concluded. The threat of a freight railroad strike has been pushed back to early December, as four major unions have agreed to coordinate the date on which they could potentially go on strike. pic.twitter.com/Kst9IOEWYy. Michael Poushyk, a 49-year-old track worker in the BMWE, was killed Nov. 9 near Dodge City, Kansas, while loading rail trackage with a boom truck. 24 June 2022. [67], On 10 November, the ASLEF union announced that around 9,500 train drivers at 12 train operators would strike on 26 November. He said: We have worked with the rail industry to reach successful negotiated settlements ever since privatisation in 1993, and we have achieved deals across the network in 2021 and 2022 where the Department for Transport has no involvement. Leon Thompson, executive director of UKHospitality Scotland, suggested that the initial three days of strikes planned in June may lose the industry as much as 50 million. The continued industrial action was supported by 90% of voting members on a 53% turnout. The railroads should provide all rail workers with paid sick leave, it said. The union said it also planned to ballot staff at Network Rail and other train companies who operate at stations along the West Coast Main Line. It was also announced that the 21 June strike would coincide with a planned 24-hour strike to be held by workers on the London Underground. National negotiations for a wage increase for rail workers were ongoing, but with the Department for Transport stating this had to be "with clear direction from government about the modernisation that needs to be achieved". Yet in this dispute, there is an unprecedented level of ministerial interference, which is hamstringing rail employers from being able to negotiate a package of measures with us, so we can settle this dispute., Transport Secretary Mark Harper denied this, telling Sky News: There is a fair and reasonable pay offer on the table. It was clearly a rushed offer, made just before our meeting with the minister, and not one, it seems to me, that was designed to be accepted. [35], On 7 June, initial strike dates were announced for 21, 23 and 25 June, with rail employees at Network Rail and 13 train operators joining the action. Helen Meyers in Minneapolis contributed to this article. Friday January 6, 2023. [22], As the 1 October strike involved signal workers and drivers, only 11% of train services would be running. How to describe the new Martin Luther King statue? Rail services in Wales were also reported to be running at around 10%, with the few operating services by Transport for Wales Rail also not in dispute with the RMT, centred on the Core Valley Lines north of Radyr, which were transferred to the Welsh Government from Network Rail in 2020, as well as a GWR Cardiff to London service. Members at 15 train companies will walk out for 24 hours on Wednesday 1 and Friday 3 February. [50] On 30 July, 5,000 members of ASLEF at eight rail companies, including Southeastern and West Midlands Trains, staged a 24-hour strike. Aslefs ", "Traffic advice for drivers during rail strikes", "Rail strike: Millions faced delays and congestion on first day", "More rail strikes extremely likely, says union boss", "Rail strikes: Working from home has made many jobs strike-proof", "Rail strikes: Wales hit by biggest rail strike in 30 years", "Train strikes: How did passengers cope with day one? [131][132][133] On 19 June The Observer reported that the National Education Union would ballot its 450,000 members on industrial action if teachers did not receive a pay rise close to the rate of inflation, while it was also reported that Unison had warned of industrial action among medical staff if they were not offered a pay rise. Thursday January 5, 2023. Final update for passengers travelling from Manchester Airport. [23] In January 2023, the Rail Delivery Group made their first pay offer to ASLEF, described as being worth 4% in backdated pay for 2022, and 4% in 2023. [87], The 21 and 23 June strikes fell on days when A-Level examinations were scheduled to take place in England and Wales, with around 90,000 students taking a maths exam on 21 June and 55,000 taking a chemistry exam on 23 June. Read more: Where to find the best Chinese restaurants in Manchester. Sunday 11 and Monday 12 December action by RMT union, which will affect. There is no ASLEF rail strike set on Thursday, July 28th 2022 but the union confirmed that there will be one on Saturday, July 30th, 2022. The RMT union claimed that Network Rail had refused to make any further improvements on their pay offer, and made threats on redundancies and pay if strike action was not withdrawn. [5][6] No overall deal has been reached with the UK government. The strike did not impact Northern Ireland. [61] The strike on 1 October involved around 54,000 workers from four trade unions the RMT, ASLEF, the TSSA and Unite and was the most disruptive of the strikes to date. 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