UK government urged to allow train companies to ‘freely negotiate’ with unions, as strikes resume – business live

UK government urged to allow train companies to ‘freely
negotiate’ with unions, as strikes resume – business live

TSSA staff at Great Western Railway and West Midlands Trains, Border Force workers and driving examiners strike

Passengers are steeling themselves for further travel disruption across the UK as rail and Border Force staff launch a fresh wave of strikes affecting thousands heading home after Christmas.

Border Force staff at Britain’s largest airports, including those in passport control, resumed action over pay, jobs and working conditions on Wednesday. The 1,000 members of the Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) are striking for four days until New Year’s Eve.

“easyJet strongly refutes these claims, adheres to relevant laws and regulations and will fully cooperate with the authorities to demonstrate it has always acted lawfully and competitively in the best interests of consumers.”



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