Train chaos LATEST: Brits face travel carnage tomorrow as RMT strike WILL go
RMT’S planned strikes WILL go ahead tomorrow, and Brits have been warned to not travel by train unless absolutely necessary.
Some 40,000 workers under Network Rail plan to ditch their stations on Wednesday, alongside 14 operators, it has been reported.
Only 20 per cent of train services will run on Wednesday, therefore Brits have been urged to avoid travel at all costs on this day.
This could cause disruptions for the Women’s Euro 2022 semi-final, which is being held in Milton Keynes, following England’s massive win against Sweden.
Speaking on the strikes, RMT boss Mike Lynch said: “Network Rail have not made any improvement on their previous pay offer and the train companies have not offered us anything new.
“In fact Network Rail have upped the ante, threatening to impose compulsory redundancies and unsafe 50% cuts to maintenance work if we did not withdraw our planned strike action.
“The Government need to stop their interference in this dispute so the rail employers can come to a negotiated settlement with us.”
Similar walkouts and chaos are expect to hit the tube next month, as TFL workers plan strikes.
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AA warns travel chaos to jam Britain’s roads during warm months
Head of roads policy at the AA Jack Cousens shared his worries that delays will last throughout the warm months.
He explained: “We are concerned that we could be in for a repeat of this congestion across the summer.
“Drivers due to use both Dover and Folkestone to head into Europe on Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday mornings between now and the reopening of schools may see a repetition of these delays.”
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Little-known Universal Credit rule could see you fly home from holiday EARLY
Sun seekers are jetting off on their jollies despite the travel chaos, but this mistake could see your benefit payments cut or stopped all together.
If you’re planning on going abroad for any length of time you must tell the Department for Work and Pensions about your plans.
If you don’t report this, you could see your claim stopped or reduced, and you might have to cut your holiday short.
You can go for a holiday for up to a month – but you still need to stick to the conditions of your claim, which involves looking for a job.
How you report a change in your personal circumstances depends on what benefit you are claiming.
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Brits queue for hours at UK airports – just as school holidays start
Almost a million holidaymakers were expected to leave the UK on flights this weekend.
Long queues could be seen at Heathrow and Bristol airports.
And Manchester and Stansted also struggled with an influx of arrivals.
Social media was awash with complaints of lost luggage not being recovered.
One holidaymaker at Manchester told us: “We were packed in like sardines. It was mayhem.”
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RMT’s Mike Lynch on Wednesday’s MASSIVE strike
RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said: “Strike action will take place next Wednesday as planned and our members are more determined than ever to secure a decent pay rise, job security and good working conditions.
“Network Rail have not made any improvement on their previous pay offer and the train companies have not offered us anything new.
“In fact Network Rail have upped the ante, threatening to impose compulsory redundancies and unsafe 50% cuts to maintenance work if we did not withdraw our planned strike action.
“The train operating companies have put driver-only operations on the table along with ransacking our members’ terms and conditions.
“RMT will continue to negotiate in good faith but we will not be bullied or cajoled by anyone.
“The Government need to stop their interference in this dispute so the rail employers can come to a negotiated settlement with us.”
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BA pilots threaten strike action
More misery is on its way for Brits as British Airways pilots threaten strikes over pay.
BA pilots were considering a ballot on strike action last night after bosses rejected demands for a new pay deal.
Martin Chalk, Balpa general secretary, said: “We are in talks with British Airways and wish to persuade them that continuing deductions from our members’ pay is unwarranted.
“We should actually be talking about pay increases given the inflationary scenario.
“Unless BA is prepared to walk with us down that road then we will have to consult with members to consider our next actions.”
A British Airways spokesman said: “We remain committed to continuing talks with the union.”
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EasyJet strikes outline
Cabin crew staff are expected to walk out from Friday, July 29 until Sunday, July 31.
Around 450 workers expected to take part in the walkout, in a dispute over pay.
It will affect flights at Barcelona’s El Prat airport, as well as Malaga and Palma de Mallorc
Earlier this month, a spokesperson said: “There could be some disruption to our flying…
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