4 h. ago New York's commuter rail system averts possible strike as unions ask Trump for help

A potential strike has been averted that could have shut down the nation’s largest commuter rail system this week

Politics

6 h. ago RMT union official accused of 'mocking' commuters hit by Tube strike while sunbathing in Majorca

Daniel Gibbons documented his summer holiday while millions of people struggled into work because of industrial action on the Underground

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21 h. ago Transport union firebrand mocks commuters hit by London Underground strike from swimming pool in Majorca

While millions struggled to get around the capital as the network ground to a halt, Daniel Gibbons (pictured) was busy documenting his break in the sun on Facebook.

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32 h. ago Union boss behind Tube strike warns drivers on £72k could walk out again despite 3.4% pay rise

The RMT rejected a 3.4% pay offer and is campaigning for a cut in members’ 35-hour weeks

Economics

49 h. ago Militant union baron behind tube strike that crippled London says train drivers on £72k salary could walk out AGAIN despite receiving 3.4% pay rise

Eddie Dempsey, General Secretary of RMT, has told BBC's Politics London that his union is prepared to strike again if TFL doesn't 'make serious progress' on 'fatigue and shift work'.

Economics

4 d. ago London bus strike this weekend is largely called off but some routes will still be affected

The strike was expected to take place from 5am on Friday to the evening on Sunday affecting 60 routes - but six routes will still be disrupted

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5 d. ago Tube strike latest: RMT union boss calls for summit with Sadiq Khan to end walkouts

Eddie Dempsey in fresh call to Mayor of London for talks to find a resolution to the industrial action devastating London Underground services

Politics

5 d. ago Tube strike latest: RMT union boss calls for summit with mayor to end walkouts

RMT general secretary Eddie Dempsey called on London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan to attend a summit with the union in a bid to find a resolution.

Politics

5 d. ago London Tube strike union boss calls for meeting with Sadiq Khan

London Tube strike union boss calls for meeting with Sadiq Khan  BBC

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5 d. ago Union leader calls for summit in bid to end strike by Tube workers

RMT general secretary Eddie Dempsey called on London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan to attend a summit with the union in a bid to find a resolution.

Politics

7 d. ago Traders voice frustration at Tube strike with city economy facing hit of £230m

Experts believe the true cost of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union strike could rise further this week

Economics

7 d. ago The militant rail union baron behind London's Tube strike misery: Hard

As London commuters toiled to get to work today, Eddie Dempsey, 43, general secretary of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union ( RMT ), is by the sea in Brighton speaking to the TUC.

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7 d. ago Tube strike: Labour MPs show their support for militant unions as commuters are forced to hire boats to get to work and Post Malone concert is cancelled

Tube staff have launched a full walkout this morning in an RMT-led row with Transport for London (TfL) over pay and conditions, plunging the capital into travel chaos.

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7 d. ago Tube strike: Downing Street says Londoners ‘fed up’ as it urges RMT union and TfL to negotiate – business live

Tube strike: Downing Street says Londoners ‘fed up’ as it urges RMT union and TfL to negotiate – business live  The Guardian

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7 d. ago Tube strike: Downing Street says Londoners ‘fed up’ as it urges RMT union and TfL to negotiate – as it happened

Tube strike: Downing Street says Londoners ‘fed up’ as it urges RMT union and TfL to negotiate – as it happened  The Guardian

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9 d. ago Tube strike to bring week of major London Underground disruption as drivers walk out

Major disruption is expected on the London Underground next week amid a Tube strike by thousands of workers from the Rail, Maritime and Transport union

Events

1 week ago Dundee University faces fresh strike threat as union launches re

The University and College Union (UCU) said management have failed to rule out compulsory redundancies and point to reports which suggest 170 staff could be forced to leave.

Events

1 week ago Tube cleaners could vote to strike amid pay dispute as London Underground faces walkout chaos

Unless a ‘serious’ pay offer is made, the RMT union said it will move to ballot its members for strike action

Events

2 w. ago Coldplay 'so sorry' as they're forced to reschedule two London tour dates

Coldplay has apologised after being forced to reschedule the final two dates of their Wembley concert after RMT union members announced a Tube strike

Politics

2 w. ago London bus strike chaos: 2,000 drivers walk out, with almost one in 10 services suspended

More than 50 routes affected on Friday - with another 24-hour strike planned for Monday

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