RMT statement on the forthcoming Rail and Tube strikes
Submitted by Admin on 18 June, 2022 - 13:17In the past few weeks, discussions have been taking place at senior level with Network Rail, Train Operators and London Underground. Despite the best efforts of our negotiators no viable settlements to the disputes have been created. It has to be re-stated that the source of these disputes is the decision by the Tory Government to cut £4bn of funding from our transport systems - £2bn from national rail and £2bn from Transport for London.
As a result of this transport austerity imposed by the Government, the employing companies have taken decisions to: