British Transport Union Calls Strikes Amid Train Guard Jobs Row

Fahad Shabbir (@FahadShabbir) Published September 20, 2018 | 09:42 PM

UK's transport trade union, RMT, on Thursday called strike action in October after failed talks with two railway firms on guarantees for train guards.

MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 20th September, 2018) UK's transport trade union, RMT, on Thursday called strike action in October after failed talks with two railway firms on guarantees for train guards.

A 48-hour strike will take place on South Western Railway (SWR) on October 5 and 6, while guards and drivers at Arriva Rail North will stage a 48-hour walkout on October 6, 13 and 20.

RMT General Secretary Mick Cash said in a published statement that the union's hand had been forced after talks with Arrival Rail North collapsed this week. He likewise blamed SWR for refusing to engage in a serious talks process.