Conductors who are members of the RMT union voted in March to take strike action in a dispute about overtime pay, which centres around conductors being paid less than drivers for working on rest days.
Why are ScotRail employees striking?
ScotRail services have faced widespread disruption as staff staged a 24-hour strike. The industrial action follows the RMT union’s rejection of the latest pay offer made to non-driving rail workers. Dispatchers, station staff, conductors, ticket examiners and cleaners were among staff who were not working.
What are ScotRail striking about?
It’s the second day of strike action by ScotRail general grades RMT members, following industrial action on Monday, 10 October, and is a result of the trade union’s rejection of an improved pay offer made by ScotRail.
Why are train drivers striking Scotland?
“The companies with whom we are in dispute have not offered us a penny. It is outrageous that they expect us to put up with a real terms pay cut for a third year in a row. And that’s why we are going on strike. To persuade the companies to be sensible, to do the right thing, and come and negotiate properly with us.
Are ScotRail going on strike during COP26?
Following further discussion between ScotRail and RMT, the following agreement was reached: A one year pay deal comprising of a 2.5 per cent pay increase backdated to 01 April 2021.
Why is ScotRail being nationalised?
Scotland’s railways were temporarily nationalised in March 2020 to help the service cope with the impact of coronavirus. Speaking in a statement to the Scottish Parliament, Ms Gilruth said the future service would be “affordable, sustainable and customer-focused”.
Why is the train union striking?
The union argues the trains are not yet safe to operate on the NSW rail network. Modifying the trains to allow guards to monitor platforms on approach and departure would ensure safety, the union says, and save about 450 jobs.
Why is ScotRail cutting services?
‘Pay talks are the root cause‘
“We’re trying to minimise the impact of this by making the service more predictable to customers and we plan to leave this timetable in place until we make any progress in the pay talks.”
Why are tube drivers striking 2022?
This strike comes as part of a dispute over pensions, jobs and conditions, following the proposals that TfL has set out on jobs. TfL and the RMT union met at the conciliation service ACAS at the end of May 2022; however, no resolution was reached.
Why are tube drivers striking June 2022?
Network Rail and Transport for London workers to strike due to job loss and pay concerns. Network Rail and Transport for London workers are set to go on strike under the RMT and Unite unions, with services expected to be impacted from the beginning of service on 21 June through to 26 June 2022.
Why are trains being Cancelled Scotland?
It comes amid a pay dispute between ScotRail bosses and railway unions, where drivers have declined to work overtime or on rest days. ScotRail does not have enough drivers to run normal services, so without drivers working overtime, trains have been cut across the country.
Why are train drivers on strike?
Why are they striking? Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) at Network Rail and 14 train operators walked out on Tuesday in a bitter dispute over jobs, pay, pensions and working conditions.
Are all trains Cancelled for Cop26?
Rail strikes planned for next week’s Cop26 climate conference have been abandoned after trade union leaders confirmed negotiations on a pay rise have been settled.
Is the ScotRail dispute resolved?
A long-standing dispute in Scotland, between the publicly owned ScotRail and the trades union ASLEF, which represents drivers, has been resolved.
How much do ScotRail drivers earn?
Average Scotrail Driver yearly pay in the United Kingdom is approximately £32,634, which is 37% above the national average.
Does Scottish Government own ScotRail?
In the circumstances, our duty to run ScotRail services through what is known as the ‘Operator of Last Resort’ under section 30 of the Railways Act 1993 was engaged. ScotRail staff transferred to the new Scottish Government owned operator, ScotRail Trains Limited with their terms and conditions.
Who owns ScotRail now?
the Scottish Government
ScotRail Trains Limited is owned by the Scottish Government and overseen by Scottish Rail Holdings Limited (SRH Ltd). This publicly-owned company now operates rail services in Scotland and will continue to be known as ‘ScotRail’.
What is the train union fighting for?
Having won the guards, six unions covering the NSW train networks are now fighting for money. The NSW government has decided that public servants’ pay increases will be limited to 3 per cent this financial year and 3.5 per cent next financial year.
Why are train workers protesting?
London Bridge station supervisor Jane Gwynn said she and her colleagues were striking because their pensions, working conditions and pay were being sacrificed due to the economic effects of the pandemic.
What is the rail union asking for?
What are the railroad unions asking for? The railroad unions are asking freight and railway companies for a pay increase, as well as better working conditions, including paid time off and a more flexible schedule.
What is the problem with ScotRail?
The pay dispute explained
ScotRail is currently involved in a pay dispute with trade union Aslef which has seen drivers decline to work overtime or on rest days; the rail operator said it relies on this to run a normal timetable.