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Fresh rail strikes to hit Tory party conference

RMT members at 14 train operating companies take action in dispute over pay, jobs and working conditions

The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2022

UK unions seek legal review of government’s strike-breaking laws

TUC leads legal action over ministers’ plans to allow agency workers to replace striking staff

The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2022

Train strikes CONFIRMED - full list of rail companies as workers walk out in pay dispute

National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) has confirmed rail workers from Network Rail and 14 train operating companies will strike next month

Daily Mirror · Sep 20, 2022

Are train strikes going ahead during the Queen’s state funeral weekend?

After a summer of train disruptions, the railways announced it would be cancelling certain planned strikes as a mark of respect after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Are any strikes planned for the Queen's funeral weekend? Here's what you need to know

Daily Mirror · Sep 15, 2022

Were trade unions right to halt strikes and events after the Queen's death?

Are trade unions squandering newfound strength by calling off strikes after the Queen's death?

The National (Scotland) · Sep 9, 2022

Trade unionists call off annual conference following death of monarch

TRADE unions across the country have paused action on the cost-of-living crisis following the death of the Queen.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 9, 2022

UK politics: MPs pay tribute to the Queen as government plans to press ahead with energy bill freeze – as it happened

Parliament sitting to allow MPs to pay respects; government will work with Speaker on plan for legislation

The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2022

What to expect following the Queen’s death as UK enters national mourning

The Government will confirm the length of national mourning, which is expected to last 12 to 13 days

Chronicle Live · Sep 9, 2022

Rail strikes called off in wake of Queen’s death – but train drivers warn it’s only a postponement

‘Aslef is postponing its industrial action on 15 September,’ said the train drivers’ union

The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2022

Royal Mail and rail workers cancel strikes after the Queen’s death

Unions make decision ‘out of respect for her service to the country and her family’

The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2022