Commuters in the UK are facing significant disruptions due to a series of rail strikes by Aslef union drivers, affecting 17 train companies and expected to continue into next week. Aslef union members, including train drivers, have been seen picketing, with general secretary Mick Whelan at the Waterloo Station picket line. The strikes are in response to a pay dispute and are part of a broader movement against the UK government's anti-strike legislation. The RMT union has also been actively participating in rallies to protect the right to strike, with General Secretary Mick Lynch delivering a speech at the Protect the Right to Strike rally in Cheltenham. The ongoing industrial action has led to a year and a half of rail disruption, with the current strikes expected to decimate rail services and affect commuters over several days.
With commuters struggling through strikes across train networks into London today, we speak to the boss of Aslef, the striking train driver's union 📽️ https://t.co/Ndeyni5KX6
Who do you blame for the rail strikes and how can they be brought to an end? @iancollinsuk https://t.co/Z72ZBhSORP
With commuters struggling through strikes across train networks into London today, @RossLydall speaks to the boss of Aslef, the striking train driver's union 📽️ https://t.co/ciu2X9HxuJ
. @ASLEFunion general secretary Mick Whelan at Waterloo Station picket line as train drivers are on strike in a dispute over pay. #strike https://t.co/d7c2Oqz54A
After a year and a half of rail disruption, train drivers from Aslef union are set to begin a week of strike action this morning. How could you be affected? https://t.co/1bM7yI5qYu
'There is a sense that things aren't working in this country.' Train strikes will affect commuters over several days starting this week & into next week, ASLEF has announced. The strikes will affect 17 train companies. @susannareid100|@richardm56|@toryboypierce|@Kevin_Maguire https://t.co/7CyBAfRJvI
Train strikes: Commuters brace for travel chaos as Aslef walkout to decimate rail services https://t.co/JHMSXJ4UDQ
📹 “Retain your right to strike. Use your right to strike, and let’s win for our people in every workplace.” @RMTunion General Secretary Mick Lynch's speech to the Protect Your Right To Strike rally at Cheltenham. https://t.co/RCtHqz6HBw
Protecting the right to strike. @RMTunion banners and flags held high in Cheltenham this afternoon https://t.co/vCa3H6z1Hg
@RMTunion taking part in the Protect the Right to Strike rally in Cheltenham today https://t.co/bJWLSmJ93F
Tomorrow thousands will march in Cheltenham to oppose the UK govt’s anti strike legislation. We stand in solidarity with all unions in the UK and across the globe in defending the right to strike. 📄 https://t.co/MUTKdRXdnd https://t.co/m7YTU5wkqo
Commuters will face more disruption next week as Aslef union drivers take part in another series of rail strikes. https://t.co/IBFJy5iIle