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When are the train strikes and what routes are affected? When are the train strikes and what routes are affected?
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Further rail strikes have been called in the run-up to Christmas in a dispute over pay, job security and working conditions.Further rail strikes have been called in the run-up to Christmas in a dispute over pay, job security and working conditions.
What strikes are due in December and January? What train strikes are due in December and January?
The RMT rail union has announced strikes on:The RMT rail union has announced strikes on:
13-14 December13-14 December
16-17 December16-17 December
3-4 January3-4 January
6-7 January6-7 January
It comes after its members voted in favour of taking more action at Network Rail and 14 train companies. Previous strikes by the RMT have had a major impact on services throughout England, Scotland and Wales.It comes after its members voted in favour of taking more action at Network Rail and 14 train companies. Previous strikes by the RMT have had a major impact on services throughout England, Scotland and Wales.
More train strikes announced by rail unionMore train strikes announced by rail union
Will there be more strikes? Will there be more rail strikes?
Another union which has held strikes this year, the TSSA, recently suspended further action at Network Rail, and several train companies, to allow for "intensive" negotiations.Another union which has held strikes this year, the TSSA, recently suspended further action at Network Rail, and several train companies, to allow for "intensive" negotiations.
Ongoing action on a smaller scale will also affect some passengers.Ongoing action on a smaller scale will also affect some passengers.
In a separate dispute, the RMT is holding strike action at Avanti West Coast on 11 and 12 December, which the company says will have a significant impact. Services that are running will be busier than usual.In a separate dispute, the RMT is holding strike action at Avanti West Coast on 11 and 12 December, which the company says will have a significant impact. Services that are running will be busier than usual.
ScotRail strikes suspended after new pay offer The train drivers' union Aslef is also in an ongoing dispute with train companies over pay. Its most recent strike was held on 26 November. No further walkouts are currently planned.
Why have railway workers been on strike?Why have railway workers been on strike?
The unions are in dispute with the government and rail companies about pay, job cuts and changes to terms and conditions.The unions are in dispute with the government and rail companies about pay, job cuts and changes to terms and conditions.
Unions say train companies have not made any offer on pay, which they say should increase to reflect the rising cost of living.Unions say train companies have not made any offer on pay, which they say should increase to reflect the rising cost of living.
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 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 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.
Network Rail recently paused a process it started in the summer, of pushing through these changes whether or not the RMT agreed.Network Rail recently paused a process it started in the summer, of pushing through these changes whether or not the RMT agreed.
It also revised its offer to extend the period of time it will guarantee no compulsory job losses to early 2025.It also revised its offer to extend the period of time it will guarantee no compulsory job losses to early 2025.
The employers are negotiating within a mandate agreed with the government - which does have final sign-off on whatever pay rise is agreed.The employers are negotiating within a mandate agreed with the government - which does have final sign-off on whatever pay rise is agreed.
Speaking on 24 November, RMT union leader Mick Lynch, said he had had a "positive" meeting with new Transport Secretary Mark Harper.Speaking on 24 November, RMT union leader Mick Lynch, said he had had a "positive" meeting with new Transport Secretary Mark Harper.
Mr Lynch said Mr Harper had agreed to write to him about how he sees the union's lengthy dispute with rail operators "going forward". He added this would be the first step to resolving the issues.Mr Lynch said Mr Harper had agreed to write to him about how he sees the union's lengthy dispute with rail operators "going forward". He added this would be the first step to resolving the issues.
Mr Harper told Laura Kuenssberg on 27 November that money-saving reforms must be approved first: "We have to be able to have that reform package negotiated because it's only that that throws up the savings. I do not have a bottomless pit of taxpayers money to throw at this problem." Mr Harper told Laura Kuenssberg on 27 November that money-saving reforms must be approved first: "We have to be able to have that reform package negotiated because it's only that that throws up the savings. I do not have a bottomless pit of taxpayers' money to throw at this problem."
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 as £45,919, based on five different job categories. If drivers are excluded, its estimate is £39,518.The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has estimated the average salary of rail workers in 2022 as £45,919, based on five different job categories. 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.
Read more: How much are rail workers paid?Read more: How much are rail workers paid?
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