Rail Union Announces New Strike Date
Written by HFM News on 20th September 2022
A rail union’s announced a new strike date which will disrupt services from Market Harborough.
Members of the RMT Union at East Midlands Railway will walk out on Saturday October 1st, in the on-going row over jobs, pay and working conditions.
It coincides with the eve of the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham, but will also affect people travelling for the London Marathon.
The action is being taken by union members at 14 train operating companies nationwide and will also involve Network Rail staff.
Market Harborough Railway Station Pic HFM
RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said: “Transport workers are joining a wave of strike action on October 1st, sending a clear message to the government and employers that working people will not accept continued attacks on pay and working conditions at a time when big business profits are at an all-time high.
”The Summer of Solidarity we have seen will continue into the Autumn and Winter if employers and the government continue to refuse workers reasonable demands.
“We want a settlement to these disputes where our members and their families can get a square deal. And we will not rest until we get a satisfactory outcome.”
Planned strikes last week were called off following the Queen’s death.
