Talks between Network Rail and the RMT have resumed with the union warning it will announce more strike dates if the rail bosses press ahead with a consultation on compulsory redundancies. pkelso give his analysis 👇
The RMT union has carried out industrial action on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday this week.
Having rejected an initial pay deal worth up to 3% linked to reforms, the RMT is understood to have prepared its own proposals on modernisation and cost cutting, including more than £200m of potential savings, secured in part by ending a reliance on sub-contractors.Transport secretary Grant Shapps says it's not fair to the public that rail workers are on strike in a row over pay and policy.
The RMT is due to hold its Annual General Meeting next week, a five-day gathering in Birmingham, during which the executive committee and officials currently running negotiations are stood down. Network Rail says tackling restrictive working practices is central to making the railways viable post-pandemic.
Having brought the vast majority of workers out on strike three times last week however they are said to be relaxed about the negotiations and ready to"dig in" for the long haul if required.
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