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London Tube strike: key facts, timeline, and wider impact

London Tube strike: key facts, timeline, and wider impact

London Tube strike will bring massive disruptions to the capital on 7-11 September when more than 10,000 members of the RMT union will be on scheduled strikes regarding wages and working conditions. For five days, visitors and regular users will be facing curtailed timetables, extreme congestion, and packed alternate routes.

LIRR Engineers Begin Vote on Potential Strike Action

LIRR Engineers Begin Vote on Potential Strike Action

LIRR engineers have opened up a vote to strike amid escalating tensions between the ­Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) and management, which hasn’t had a raise in years and continues to be in mediation. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Tube Strike Talks Continue Amid Pay and Shift Dispute

Tube Strike Negotiations Aim to Prevent Major Disruption

Talks between London Underground (LU) and the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union are at a crossroads. Staff want better shifts and a shorter working week, but LU bosses claim the changes are not feasible. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Arizona Eastern Railway ratifies first union contract

Arizona Eastern Railway employees win first contract in history

BLET Union Arrow Arizona Eastern Railway’s first-ever, ratified collective bargaining agreement covers wage increases, job protections and structured training that brings its employee’s rights in line with workers on major railroads throughout the United States. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

VIA Rail Canada launched a qualifications request for the Dorval hub project. They seek a partner to enhance this key Montreal transportation hub.

VIA Rail Employees Approve New Contract Ensuring Stability

VIA Rail has secured labor peace until 2027 after workers ratified a new contract that ensures wage increases, benefit improvements, and enhanced pensions for thousands of employees across Canada. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

CPKC has certified nine Site Ready rail-served locations across North America, supporting its “Room to Grow” strategy and driving industrial expansion through new economic opportunities

Union Threatens Strike Over CPKC Job Cuts and Disruptions

The union representing CPKC conductors is considering a strike after recent job cuts and seniority violations on the former KCS network caused by ongoing service disruptions. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

TWU members employed by Conrail in Detroit, Philadelphia, and New Jersey have voted to approve a new five-year labor agreement that boosts pay and strengthens benefits

TWU Members Ratify New Five-Year Deal with Conrail

TWU members employed by Conrail in Detroit, Philadelphia, and New Jersey have voted to approve a new five-year labor agreement that boosts pay and strengthens benefits. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Glasgow Subway Remains Closed as Workers Extend Strike Action

The Glasgow Subway shut down again on Friday as more than 100 workers continued striking in protest over pay and working conditions, causing major travel disruption for the second time this week. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

VIA Rail has reached a tentative agreement with Unifor, avoiding a potential strike and ensuring stability for 2,400 employees across its national operations.

VIA Rail and Unifor Reach Tentative Deal to Avert Strike

VIA Rail has reached a tentative agreement with Unifor, avoiding a potential strike and ensuring stability for 2,400 employees across its national operations. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.