The strikes will coincide with the Conservative Party conference
Aslef said: “Under our rule book, and we are a democratic trade union, we can only put to members an offer we can recommend, and the offer in April was not designed to be accepted. It was designed to be rejected. Which the RDG [Rail Delivery Group] knew, because we had told them.”, said: “While we regret having to take this action – we don’t want to lose a day’s pay, or disrupt passengers, as they try to travel by train – the government, and the employers, have forced us into this position.
RDG spokesperson Robert Nisbet said last month that Aslef must show “movement” on changes to working practices. Asked why no talks have been held between the RDG and Aslef since April, Mr Nisbet told BBC Radio 4’sA Department for Transport spokesperson said: “The Government has facilitated fair and reasonable offers to both RMT and Aslef.
“RMT members working for Network Rail accepted their offer months ago and Aslef’s would bring the average train driver’s salary up to £65,000. “Further strike action will not only put a strain on taxpayers, but risk driving passengers away from the network for good. These strikes will not prevent the need for essential workplace reforms.”
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