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Trade unions and Labour could split over general strike as ‘summer of discontent’ looms

Grant Shapps says train strikes are under ‘false pretence’ As trade union membership declined over the last four decades, the very political party unionism created – Labour – sought new voter bases. Last week, amid the biggest rail strike in 30 years, Labour

July 1, 2022
Politics

GB News: Thatcherite praises former PM for ‘facing down vicious’ far-left trade unions

The comments come following the RMT railway worker strikes and the threat from doctor’s unions and other trade unions of strike actions over pay negotiations. Members of RMT are calling for a 7 percent pay rise but have only been offered three

June 29, 2022
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Unions FAIL to bring UK to grinding halt as rail strikes cause ‘little disruption’

RMT rail workers, in cooperation with Unite members, are staging industrial action over pay and conditions, as well as cuts to the size of the workforce. However, after two days of strikes, there is little evidence of a summer of chaos but

June 24, 2022
Politics

'Who rules Britain?' Boris plots EARLY general election to silence Remoaners and unions

Express.co.uk has been told that the so-called 80/20 Club of Conservative MPs and candidates in 100 key seats have been told they need to submit their election plans which has fuelled rabid speculation about an early election in September. These are the

June 23, 2022
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Rail strikes: Unions slammed for outdated rules – ‘nine workers to change a plug socket’

Mick Lynch, the general secretary of the National Union of Rail, Maritime, and Transport Workers (RMT), said strikes will continue into the summer if the dispute over pay and job losses is not resolved. There is rising concern that the railway strikes

June 22, 2022
Politics

GB News: Calvin Robinson calls for ban on ALL strikes and unions to be 'cut down to size'

The conservative commentator told GB News that strikes, if legal, should be a “last resort, [not a] first”. Mr Robinson argued that the seven percent pay raise demanded by members of the Rail Maritime and Transport (RMT) union was “ridiculous”. However journalist

June 21, 2022
Politics

Keir Starmer hit by revolt on train strikes as Labour MPs receive millions from unions

Rail strike: Picket line at Birmingham New Street The brewing rebellion comes as a new dossier reveals as many as 16 Labour MPs have received donations from the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) responsible for grinding the country

June 21, 2022
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POLL: Do you support the unions in rail strikes bringing Britain to a halt?

The rail strike – which began at midnight on Monday – is one of three 24-hour strikes planned this week, with walkouts also planned for Thursday and Saturday. Official advice to the public is to avoid travel altogether, with less than a

June 21, 2022
Politics

Grant Shapps delivers huge blow to striking unions with vow to legalise agency staff

The Government is looking to minimise disruption caused by industrial action by allowing agency staff to be brought in to carry out services. It will give firms the opportunity to continue to operate despite workers walking out. At the moment there are

June 21, 2022
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Schoolgirl planning 4-hour journey for A Level exam as unions paralyse UK rail networks

Up to 40,000 members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union are expected to take action on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday over pay, jobs and conditions. Network Rail has claimed up to six days of disruption could follow due to knock-on

June 21, 2022
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