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Train and Tube strikes: When is September and October action happening? Train and Tube strikes: When is September and October action happening?
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Train drivers are to stage two more strikes in a long-running dispute about pay and conditions. Train drivers are to take more industrial action in a long-running dispute about pay and conditions.
London's Tube network is also set for disruption as station staff prepare to take action. London's Tube network is also set for disruption as station staff prepare to strike.
When are the next train and Tube strikes? When are the next train strikes?
Both the train drivers' union Aslef and the RMT union, which represents other rail workers, have regularly taken industrial action rover the past 18 months.Both the train drivers' union Aslef and the RMT union, which represents other rail workers, have regularly taken industrial action rover the past 18 months.
Aslef members are set to strike on Saturday 30 September and Wednesday 4 October.Aslef members are set to strike on Saturday 30 September and Wednesday 4 October.
The union is also carrying out an overtime ban for drivers on Friday 29 September and for five days from Monday 2 to Friday 6 October.The union is also carrying out an overtime ban for drivers on Friday 29 September and for five days from Monday 2 to Friday 6 October.
Workers at 16 train companies are taking part:Workers at 16 train companies are taking part:
Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast
Chiltern RailwaysChiltern Railways
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CrossCountryCrossCountry
East Midlands RailwayEast Midlands Railway
Greater AngliaGreater Anglia
GTR Great Northern ThameslinkGTR Great Northern Thameslink
Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
Island LineIsland Line
LNERLNER
Northern TrainsNorthern Trains
SoutheasternSoutheastern
Southern/Gatwick ExpressSouthern/Gatwick Express
South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway
TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express
West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands Trains
Fewer trains may run and passengers are advised to check before they travel. Many of the affected operators will run no services at all on strike days.
On overtime ban days, there are likely to be some last-minute cancellations or timetable reductions. Passengers are advised to check before they travel.
When are the next Tube strikes?When are the next Tube strikes?
Thousands of RMT members who work in London Underground stations will strike on Wednesday 4 October and Friday 6 October, in a long-running dispute over job losses.Thousands of RMT members who work in London Underground stations will strike on Wednesday 4 October and Friday 6 October, in a long-running dispute over job losses.
The RMT says the action will shut down the capital's Tube service.The RMT says the action will shut down the capital's Tube service.
Transport for London has warned that services the following mornings will also be affected.Transport for London has warned that services the following mornings will also be affected.
Elizabeth line, London Overground, DLR and tram services are not affected.Elizabeth line, London Overground, DLR and tram services are not affected.
How to win at London during a Tube strikeHow to win at London during a Tube strike
Why have railway workers been on strike?Why have railway workers been on strike?
Unions say they want a pay offer reflecting the rising cost of living.Unions say they want a pay offer reflecting the rising cost of living.
But the rail industry is under pressure to save money, after the pandemic left a hole in its finances.But the rail industry is under pressure to save money, after the pandemic left a hole in its finances.
The industry says changes to ways of working need to be agreed in order for pay to go up.The industry says changes to ways of working need to be agreed in order for pay to go up.
Which workers are allowed to go on strike?Which workers are allowed to go on strike?
How much are rail workers paid?How much are rail workers paid?
The average salary of rail workers in 2022 was £45,919, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).The average salary of rail workers in 2022 was £45,919, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
If drivers are excluded (because they tend to be members of the Aslef union, not RMT) its estimate is £39,518. However, the RMT union said that figure was too high because it does not include rail cleaning staff.If drivers are excluded (because they tend to be members of the Aslef union, not RMT) its estimate is £39,518. However, the RMT union said that figure was too high because it does not include rail cleaning staff.
The ONS says median pay for "train and tram drivers" is just under £59,000.The ONS says median pay for "train and tram drivers" is just under £59,000.
How much are rail workers paid?How much are rail workers paid?
What has happened to pay in the UK?What has happened to pay in the UK?
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 that would have seen rail workers receive a backdated pay rise of 5% for 2022. It would then negotiate reforms ahead of a second year's pay rise with individual operators.The Rail Delivery Group (RDG), which represents train companies, made an offer that would have seen rail workers receive a backdated pay rise of 5% for 2022. It would then negotiate reforms ahead of a second year's pay rise with individual operators.
On 5 May, RMT members voted to extend the strike mandate for another six months.On 5 May, RMT members voted to extend the strike mandate for another six months.
The Aslef union rejected a two-year offer which would see drivers get a backdated pay rise of 4% for 2022 and a 4% increase this year.The Aslef union rejected a two-year offer which would see drivers get a backdated pay rise of 4% for 2022 and a 4% increase this year.
Aslef general secretary Mick Whelan said it had been forced into taking industrial action because the train companies "refuse to sit down and talk to us and have not made a fair and sensible pay offer".Aslef general secretary Mick Whelan said it had been forced into taking industrial action because the train companies "refuse to sit down and talk to us and have not made a fair and sensible pay offer".
A Department for Transport spokesman said: "The government has met the rail unions, listened to them and facilitated improved offers on pay and reform."A Department for Transport spokesman said: "The government has met the rail unions, listened to them and facilitated improved offers on pay and reform."
Separately, a revised offer from Network Rail was accepted by RMT members on 20 March, ending a dispute with signal workers and maintenance staff.Separately, a revised offer from Network Rail was accepted by RMT members on 20 March, ending a dispute with signal workers and maintenance staff.
The union said the offer amounted to an uplift on salaries of between 14.4% for the lowest paid grades to 9.2% for the highest paid.The union said the offer amounted to an uplift on salaries of between 14.4% for the lowest paid grades to 9.2% for the highest paid.
How much notice do unions have to give?How much notice do unions have to give?
Unions are obliged to give at least 14 days' notice of any strike action.Unions are obliged to give at least 14 days' notice of any strike action.
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