RAIL WORKERS on South Western Railway (SWR) have accused management of “making a mockery” of negotiations, after having announced four more days of strike action.
Members of the RMT on the rail franchise will be striking from this Friday until Monday September 2.
Workers are angry and suspicious that the company has failed to give a clear assurance that their new operational model will include the role of a guard on every train service.
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On the eve of the 157th Trades Union Congress, MICK WHELAN, general secretary of Aslef, the train drivers’ union, celebrates victory in his campaign to get dignity for drivers at work
Our members face daily abuse, being spat at, sometimes even deadly assaults, and employers fail to take the issue seriously despite the increasing danger, writes RMT general secretary EDDIE DEMPSEY


