Biggest rail strike in three decades to go ahead as last-ditch talks fail – By John-Paul Ford Rojas (Sky News) / June 20, 2022
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said the strike would cause “total misery” but RMT general secretary Mick Lynch blamed the government for tying employers’ hands.
The biggest rail strike in three decades is expected go ahead after last-ditch talks failed, the RMT union said.
A walkout by 40,000 workers on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday will cause “total misery”, according to Transport Secretary Grant Shapps.
Mr Shapps said the strike was “totally wrong” and would inconvenience millions – including those like his own daughter who are taking exams.
The action is the result of a dispute over pay, jobs and conditions. The RMT is asking for a pay rise of 7% – lower than inflation but higher than that being offered by employers.
