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When are the train strikes and why are they taking place? When are the train strikes and why are they taking place?
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Rail workers will be holding another round of strikes in March and April.Rail workers will be holding another round of strikes in March and April.
The RMT and Aslef unions have held a series of strikes since last summer in a dispute with the government and rail companies over pay, job cuts and changes to terms and conditions.The RMT and Aslef unions have held a series of strikes since last summer in a dispute with the government and rail companies over pay, job cuts and changes to terms and conditions.
Rail bosses say changes are needed to modernise the railway.Rail bosses say changes are needed to modernise the railway.
When is the next rail strike?When is the next rail strike?
Members of the RMT from 14 train operators will strike on 16, 18 and 30 March, and 1 April - the start of the Easter school holidays for many.Members of the RMT from 14 train operators will strike on 16, 18 and 30 March, and 1 April - the start of the Easter school holidays for many.
Members at Network Rail, responsible for tracks and bridges, will strike on 16 March and then refuse to work overtime. Members at Network Rail, responsible for tracks and bridges, had been due to join them on 16 March and then refuse to work overtime but this was suspended after a new pay offer was made.
Why have railway workers been on strike?Why have railway workers been on strike?
The dispute is over pay, job cuts and changes to terms and conditions.The dispute is over pay, job cuts and changes to terms and conditions.
Unions say any pay offer should reflect the rising cost of living - currently above 10%.Unions say any pay offer should reflect the rising cost of living - currently above 10%.
But the rail industry is under pressure to save money, after the pandemic left a hole in its finances. Bosses say reforms need to be agreed, to afford pay increases and modernise the railway.But the rail industry is under pressure to save money, after the pandemic left a hole in its finances. Bosses say reforms need to be agreed, to afford pay increases and modernise the railway.
Network Rail - which owns the track and other infrastructure - is planning to cut 1,900 jobs as part of changes to the way its maintenance teams work - although it insists most of this could be achieved by people leaving voluntarily.Network Rail - which owns the track and other infrastructure - is planning to cut 1,900 jobs as part of changes to the way its maintenance teams work - although it insists most of this could be achieved by people leaving voluntarily.
The RMT disagrees with some of the changes and wants a guarantee of no compulsory job losses.The RMT disagrees with some of the changes and wants a guarantee of no compulsory job losses.
Which workers are allowed to go on strike?Which workers are allowed to go on strike?
Who else is striking in February and March?Who else is striking in February and March?
What deal have rail workers been offered?What deal have rail workers been offered?
The Rail Delivery Group (RDG), which represents train companies, made an offer which would have seen train drivers receive a backdated pay rise of 4% for 2022 and a 4% increase this year.The Rail Delivery Group (RDG), which represents train companies, made an offer which would have seen train drivers receive a backdated pay rise of 4% for 2022 and a 4% increase this year.
Mick Whelan, general secretary of Aslef, the train drivers' union, said the proposal was unacceptable "but we are willing to engage in further discussions".Mick Whelan, general secretary of Aslef, the train drivers' union, said the proposal was unacceptable "but we are willing to engage in further discussions".
Separately, Network Rail made an offer to other rail workers of a 5% pay rise in 2022 and a 4% pay rise in 2023.Separately, Network Rail made an offer to other rail workers of a 5% pay rise in 2022 and a 4% pay rise in 2023.
RMT union boss Mick Lynch described the deal as "substandard" and its members have rejected it. RMT union boss Mick Lynch described the deal as "substandard" and its members rejected it.
The RMT also rejected an offer from the RDG that included a pay increase of up to 8% over two years and a guarantee of no compulsory redundancies until April 2024.The RMT also rejected an offer from the RDG that included a pay increase of up to 8% over two years and a guarantee of no compulsory redundancies until April 2024.
On 19 January, the RDG offered the RMT a 9% rise over two years for crew and station staff.On 19 January, the RDG offered the RMT a 9% rise over two years for crew and station staff.
On 7 March, the RMT executive committee suspended all industrial action by Network Rail members after receiving a new pay offer from the employer.
Rail workers given fresh pay offer in disputeRail workers given fresh pay offer in dispute
How much are rail workers paid?How much are rail workers paid?
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has estimated the average salary of rail workers in 2022 was £45,919, based on five different job categories.The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has estimated the average salary of rail workers in 2022 was £45,919, based on five different job categories.
If drivers are excluded, its estimate is £39,518.If drivers are excluded, its estimate is £39,518.
The RMT said that figure was still too high because it excluded rail cleaning staff, who are not categorised as rail workers by the ONS.The RMT said that figure was still too high because it excluded rail cleaning staff, who are not categorised as rail workers by the ONS.
The RDG said the offer which Aslef rejected would have seen the average salary for a driver increase from £60,000 per year to £65,000 by the end of 2023.The RDG said the offer which Aslef rejected would have seen the average salary for a driver increase from £60,000 per year to £65,000 by the end of 2023.
Read more: How much are rail workers paid?Read more: How much are rail workers paid?
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