London Overground workers, represented by the RMT union, are set to strike for 48 hours on February 19 and again on March 4 due to a below inflation pay offer. The union members are demanding an improvement in pay that reflects the value they bring to the company. The strike is expected to cause more misery for commuters, with more than 300 staff participating. The upcoming strikes have sparked debates about the fairness of the train drivers' salaries, which are reported to be around £65,000 for a four-day week, significantly higher than the average wage in the country.
Striking train drivers are on course to lose more in wages than they would gain by accepting their latest pay offer, figures show https://t.co/HllTV8QUO4 https://t.co/N5QdMQ6NCt
'Are train drivers GREEDY?' ‘£65,000 for a 4-day week?!’ | 'Militant' union DENIES members vote on deal that would see average salary upped to 65k. 📺 Watch the debate: https://t.co/06jNrUyNE1 https://t.co/PJmbrgpTg5
‘The average wage in this country is £31k so they’re getting twice the average wage for a four-day week.' GB News’ Liam Halligan discusses the upcoming strikes held by train drivers following the break down of pay negotiations with bosses. https://t.co/ZaZkUcEhA7
London Overground staff to strike over pay https://t.co/AceFI9E31D
More than 300 London Overground staff with the RMT union will strike next month over pay. https://t.co/vbkzDIHloW
The @RMTunion has announced a strike by London Overground workers in a dispute over pay. More than 300 union members will walk out for 48 hours on February 19 and again on March 4. https://t.co/R3VskKr0LA
More misery for commuters as as RMT announces two 48-hour walkouts on London Overground https://t.co/rZQsnkgenO
London Overground workers to strike over pay: @RMTunion general secretary Mick Lynch said: "Our members are furious that they have been given a below inflation pay offer and want to see an improvement that represents the value they bring to the company." https://t.co/Ka60gfKxit
🗣️ "I’m a nurse on £23k – striking train drivers on £69k are greedy and unappreciative" https://t.co/pkyV1V1ESr