Train drivers across the UK have initiated a series of rolling strikes, organized by the Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen (ASLEF), over a 20-month-long dispute concerning salary negotiations. The first of three 24-hour strikes began on Friday, affecting 16 rail operating companies across England, leading to significant travel disruptions. Various political figures and unions have expressed solidarity with the striking workers' demands for better pay and conditions. The strikes have coincided with the London Marathon, raising concerns over travel arrangements for participants. This labor action is part of a broader movement advocating for fair wages and conditions across different sectors.
“Let’s pledge that all of us collectively will always stand in solidarity with any worker that's on strike, we will never cross the picket line." @theJagmeetSingh Let’s make that commitment to striking @agotoronto workers together - take the pledge at https://t.co/Bz1hKrxcyU ✅ https://t.co/98V3JF3Rj6
Grateful to The New York City and Vicinity District Council of Carpenters for the warm invitation to your open house and training demonstration! Proud to stand with unions in our city, ensuring good jobs with benefits and family-sustaining wages. https://t.co/pUbqFy8PEK
I was proud to join the courageous UNITE HERE Local 11 hospitality workers on the picket line yesterday in downtown LA. They’re part of a growing movement of workers who are standing up to corporate greed across this nation. You are an inspiration to us all. Solidarity forever. https://t.co/WbBQpIvDGD
Arsenal hit by travel chaos just hours before Brighton clas https://t.co/mG2Unhjnve https://t.co/5fUyBCmIPm
Train drivers have mounted picket lines outside of railway stations across England today, as passengers face a weekend of travel disruption, with some areas being left with no train services https://t.co/IJqV6FgAz2
'Members haven't had a pay rise since 2019' District organiser of ASLEF Nigel Gibson speaks to @MattBarbet as drivers at 16 rail companies have started a fresh wave of strikes, plus overtime bans, causing disruption to the rail network. 🔗 https://t.co/eafkFc2Qt2 📺 Sky 501 https://t.co/gbY6JEqevo
Rail services on Chiltern and LNER routes will be affected by strike action today. https://t.co/8D7lZ1MwGh
Passengers urged to plan ahead on second day of train strikes | ITV News https://t.co/MJZ4d1hBZu
Train drivers mounted picket lines outside UK railway stations on Saturday as strikes continued in a long-running pay dispute. https://t.co/2XQ8AMQNx5
Rail passengers will suffer fresh travel chaos on Saturday when more operators are hit by strikes by train drivers in a long-running pay dispute ✍: @AlanJonesPA https://t.co/NLchS4YBmb
Train drivers across south-east England will walk out on Monday. Tap below to find out which services will run: https://t.co/Q6CZydpMLy
Warning of commuter chaos ahead of fresh train strikes | ITV News https://t.co/ATrGcuBUBk
.@gannett is trying to hire temporary workers to fill the jobs of striking Austin American-Statesman employees. Please stand in solidarity with @statesman journalists and don’t take these jobs. You can support us by not clicking on @statesman sites or donating to our strike… https://t.co/qB65cMmSE3
Proud to stand today with contingent university faculty rallying for equality, dignity & job security. Adjuncts teach most college courses in this city yet continue to be underpaid & overworked. When they come together and fight back, there's nothing they can't accomplish! https://t.co/8mUuWmtXtS
Today I stood with the Temple Association of University Professionals at their #LaborSpring action and rallied for equality, dignity and job security for all adjuncts and contingent faculty. I'm proud to see university workers across this city fighting for what they're worth. https://t.co/LzZHloGWwA
🚅 London Marathon runners scramble to get to race as new train strike hit crucial travel day https://t.co/vAxnMBqkPa
Austin American-Statesman employees go on strike against 'unfair labor practices and bad-faith bargaining' https://t.co/mDxCjfxuJu
STRIKE ALERT: It's been 3 years and still no contract for the hard working journalists of the @AustinNewsGuild, who will be on strike from April 5-8. Don't cross the digital picket line! https://t.co/NWP7fhHcnT
I’m on strike for the first time in my career as I join my co-workers to fight for fair, livable wages for my younger colleagues. We’ve seen our newsroom shrink by almost 79% since 2012, and that cannot continue.
Show your solidarity with @AustinNewsGuild journalists on strike! 👇🏽 #UnionStrong https://t.co/57jU1I2gtz
Guild members at the Austin American-@Statesman are on ULP (unfair labor practice) strike through Monday, April 8. Here’s why. 🧵
Train strike cripples services as M25 crash leaves huge queues - LIVE https://t.co/MtLIkSHuJN
Solidarity with @ASLEFunion members who are on strike today (and in the coming days) for better pay and conditions. Your fight is our fight! ✊🏽 https://t.co/eAxdqOOkhc
Members of the Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen (ASLEF) start the first of three 24-hour strikes on Friday, impacting 16 rail operating companies across England, amid a 20-month-long dispute concerning salary negotiations. https://t.co/tZfblohldG
Journalists at the @Statesman are on strike in protest of @Gannett’s unfair labor practices and bad-faith bargaining. Please support us by sharing our strike fund, joining us at noon at the South Congress Bridge and not crossing the digital picket line. https://t.co/kuhWkzstQJ https://t.co/vXTfzfpisa
Solidarity to all @ASLEFunion members out on strike today on Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry and West Midland rail. I will always stand by workers in their struggle. #ASLEFStrike https://t.co/NUl7SiPwSL
Train drivers with the @ASLEFunion picketing outside Euston station in London on the first of three days of rolling strikes intended to cause maximum disruption to rail travel. https://t.co/vsHLBftbvE