Leeds United supporters could be impacted by the latest railway strikes set to take place in Marsch and April in a long-running dispute over pay.
Members of the RMT union from 14 train operators will strike on March 16, 18 and 30, and April 1. The union represents 40,000 workers.
A strike on April 1 will cause travel disruption for any Leeds supporters who intend to travel to their game against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. Everton supporters travelling to Elland Road for their away clash against Leeds on March 18 will also be impacted.
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The RMT says there will be "sustained and targeted" strike action over the next few months. RMT General Secretary Mick Lynch said: "Rail employers are not being given a fresh mandate by the government to offer our members a new deal on pay, conditions and job security.
Tim Shoveller, Network Rail's chief negotiator, says the union's leadership had shown its "true colours by choosing politics over people".
"Thousands of employees are telling us they want the improved offer that we have tabled, an offer worth at least 9% over two years - rising to over 14% for the lowest paid, provides job security with no compulsory redundancies and 75% discounted rail travel," he added. "But instead of offering members a democratic vote with a referendum, the RMT leadership is hiding behind a sham 'consultation."
Transport Secretary Mark Harper said: "Just days after denying its members a say on their own future, the RMT leadership is now trying to make them lose multiple days' wages through yet more strikes."
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