Strikes
Train drivers vote ‘overwhelmingly’ to extend strike mandate into new year
Members of ASLEF, the train drivers’ trade union, have “voted overwhelmingly” to continue industrial action for another six months.
Train workers approve deal to end strike action
Rail workers have accepted a pay deal that will bring an end to their involvement in almost 18-months of train strikes.
Train drivers announce wave of December strikes
RMT union extends strike mandate on London Underground for six months
Deal could bring an end to train strike misery
Tube strikes set for this week called off
Tube strikes planned for Wednesday 4 October and Friday 6 October have been called off.
Thirty-seven hospitality brands urge train unions not to strike over Christmas
Rail unions have been urged not to strike during the festive period by 37 hospitality brands,[...]
Dishoom MD: Christmas train strikes could cost us 3,500 bookings
The managing director of Dishoom has said he is fearful the group could lose 3,500 bookings[...]
Tube strike dates announced for October
Tube strikes across the London Underground have been scheduled for 4 and 6 October.
Train drivers announce two further strike days
Train drivers have announced two further days of strike action in a long-running dispute over pay and conditions."
Train strikes announced for September
ASLEF, the train drivers’ union, has announced a fresh wave of strikes on 1-2 September, marking its 11th one-day strike over a 15-month dispute.
Next week’s tube strikes called off after 'significant concessions'
Next week’s tube strikes have been called off after the tube union “made progress” in the pensions and jobs dispute.
Restaurants and bars offer discounts to attract customers during rail strikes
Restaurants and bars across London are offering “strike steaks” and complimentary drinks to entice customers during[...]
London Underground workers announce six-day strike
Workers on the London Underground will strike for almost a week between 23 July and 28[...]
Glasgow bar staff vote in favour of strike action
Union Unite has confirmed that employees at 13th Note bar in Glasgow will start four weeks[...]
Further train strikes announced for July
RMT members working across 14 train operating companies have announced three strike dates for next month.
BrewDog Bars boss calls on government to 'get a grip' on rail strikes
The chief executive of BrewDog Bars has called on the government to “get a grip” on the ongoing rail strikes after sales at some of the group’s sites fell by over 70% this week."
Half-term rail strikes 'to cost hospitality £132m'
The ongoing dispute between unions and train companies will cost the hospitality sector up to £132m during this half-term week, UKHospitality has warned.
Three further train strike dates set for May and June
Further train strikes have been announced for 12 May, 31 May and 3 June after the train drivers’ union’s rejected a pay offer.
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