Tens of thousands of British rail operators and employees of the route operator Network Rail walked out on Thursday for the second time this week. They demand more money, a reversal of planned job cuts and better working conditions. This meant considerable restrictions for commuters and travelers. Every fifth train connection takes place, around half of the route network cannot be used, the PA news agency reported. The RMT union is demanding seven percent more money for its members. Employers want to give a maximum of three percent. The background is that the inflation rate in Great Britain is 9.1 percent and could continue to rise. The union is also demanding that Network Rail withdraw plans to cut 2,500 jobs. There is no sign of an agreement. Further strikes are therefore likely, said RMT boss Mick Lynch according to the broadcaster Sky News. The next strike is announced for Saturday. Lynch also accuses Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government of undermining the talks. The government is therefore withdrawing from direct talks.
Transport – Rail strike paralyzes Britain – Economy
