Aslef union train drivers announce two more strike dates Members will strike on February 1 and 3. The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2023
Harper: ‘Renewed offer’ on table at latest talks to avert further rail strikes Despite the Transport Secretary's positivity, one union boss says there was still 'zero' chance of a resolution Wales Online · Jan 12, 2023
Watch: Rail dispute ‘further away’ from being resolved, union leader warns A union leader has warned that the bitter strike on the railways is further away from being resolved than when it started last year. Mick Whelan, general secretary of the Aslef train drivers’ union, was asked by the Transport Select Committee to say how close, on a scale of one… Evening Standard · Jan 11, 2023
Train drivers’ union says ‘zero’ hope of resolving rail strike soon - but Network Rail says 7/10 chance Passenger confidence in railways is ‘ebbing away’ because of strikes, warns train firm chief Evening Standard · Jan 11, 2023
Rail strikes over (for now): what happens next? Passengers may be caught up in what looks like an ideological struggle for some time to come The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2023
Rail unions warn deal is 'further away than when we started' after 8 MONTHS of strikes The grim verdict came in a fiery committee hearing where leaders laughed in a Tory MP's face - and the RMT's Mick Lynch said he was 'more popular than many politicians in this room' Daily Mirror · Jan 11, 2023
Rail strikes: ‘We’re further away than when we started,’ says train union boss of negotiations Rail dispute no closer to being resolved, says Mick Whelan The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2023
Rail dispute ‘further away’ from being resolved, union leader warns as London braces for Elizabeth Line walkout Asked by MPs how close resolution to row is on scale of 1 to 10, Aslef boss Mick Whelan says: ‘I think you can include zero’ Evening Standard · Jan 11, 2023
Paramedics and nurses to walk out on strike again after talks collapse “The Government have missed yet another opportunity… We came here in good faith.” Wales Online · Jan 9, 2023
Rail strikes over (for now): what happens next? Passengers may be caught up in what looks like an ideological struggle for some time to come The Independent UK · Jan 8, 2023
Could brothers in Brexit bring down the railway? The Man Who Pays His Way: Government and unions are driving passengers away The Independent UK · Jan 7, 2023
Train stations deserted as Network Rail says strikes have cost £400m Aslef action halts services across England before second 48-hour strike of the week by RMT begins on Friday The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2023
Government reveals plan to restrict strikes across NHS, rail and schools Unions vow to ‘fiercely resist’ move to enforce minimum coverage in six key sectors The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2023
Keir Starmer pledges to repeal any new anti-strike law as unions vow legal action Rishi Sunak set to bring forward legislation allowing employers to sack striking workers The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2023
Evening Standard · Jan 5, 2023 Train strikes: Angry passengers says rail unions have ‘lost the plot’ as Aslef walkout cripples network One frustrated passenger shouted ‘shame on you’ at pickets outside Victoria station
The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2023 Government seeking to ‘destroy the railway’ says train drivers’ union boss Exclusive: Mick Whelan, general secretary of Aslef, says ministers want to alienate the workforce and drive passengers away with higher fares
Wales Online · Jan 5, 2023 Rail passengers face more disruption as train drivers strike Aslef members to walk out at 15 rail companies in a long-running dispute over pay
Daily Mirror · Jan 5, 2023 New strike laws will let bosses fire workers and sue unions, says report The government is planning new laws that will limit the right to strike by allowing employers to sack staff and sue trade unions, it is reported, following months of industrial action
Evening Standard · Jan 4, 2023 Train drivers strike will cripple UK services with third day in a row of disruption in London There will be no trains to Gatwick and Heathrow airports and Tubes are set to be disrupted
The Guardian - UK · Jan 4, 2023 Rail strikes: train drivers’ union Aslef dismisses reported 3% pay offer Union leader Mick Whelan brands reported £2,000 rise just before latest 24-hour strike as ‘tokenism’
The Independent UK · Jan 4, 2023 Commuters warned to brace for ‘Tragic Thursday’ with only 10% of trains running Some 12,500 train drivers across 15 companies will walk out
Manchester Evening News · Jan 2, 2023 Rail strikes latest as Mick Lynch says he hopes a deal can be reached Passengers are being told to prepare for fresh disruption this week ahead of strikes by tens of thousands of rail workers
The Independent UK · Jan 2, 2023 Unions call for ‘sensible’ proposals to help end rail dispute strikes Trade union leaders have accused the Government of blocking a deal as passengers prepare for the latest disruption.
The Independent UK · Jan 2, 2023 Widespread rail strikes planned as passengers return to work after festive break Customers are being advised to only travel if it is absolutely necessary, with action planned from January 2 until the weekend.
Wales Online · Jan 2, 2023 Widespread rail strikes planned as country returns to work after festive break Passengers warned to expect 'significant disruption'