There are also new strikes by train drivers in Great Britain
There are also new strikes by train drivers in the UK. The ASLEF union announced on Thursday that train drivers from 16 different rail companies would strike for one day each between December 2 and 8. "We are determined to win this dispute and secure a significant pay rise for train drivers," said ASLEF General Secretary Mick Whelan. Salaries had not been increased since 2019, while the cost of living had risen significantly in that time.
The industry association Rail Delivery Group (RDG), which represents the interests of rail companies, stated that a fair and acceptable offer had been made. The association called on the union to end the industrial action.
In Germany, the train drivers' union GDL has called for a twenty-hour warning strike until 6 p.m. on Thursday. However, Deutsche Bahn is also expecting disruptions on Friday.
The strikes by train drivers in Great Britain will take place between December 2 and 8, affecting 16 different rail companies. This is not the first time such action has been taken, as engine drivers in Great Britain have also participated in strikes in the past. Despite the ASLEF union's determination to secure a pay rise, the Rail Delivery Group has stated that a fair and acceptable offer has already been made.
Source: www.ntv.de
