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The Aslef union has historically proved an effective negotiator on pay for its members
Aslef calls two walkouts early next month in move that will deepen bitter industrial dispute
Negotiations come after union suspension of strikes this week and movement on redundancies from Network Rail
RMT leader says ballot is ‘chance to keep up the pressure’ on train operators in months-long dispute
Just 10% of services will run on Saturday after managers and workforce fail to agree deal
Planned walkout by Aslef follows summer of disruption and will hit Tory party conference
Aslef action set to hit 12 train operating companies on September 15
Latest Aslef walkout set to lead to weekend of severe disruption
Avanti angers unions by blaming ‘unofficial strike action’ for its cutting London trains to northern cities from 7 to 4 per hour
Labour opposition leader defends decision, stoking tensions with striking workers across public sector
On top of co-ordinated action by Aslef on July 30, RMT union adds two further rail strike dates in August
Ballots from eight groups increase likelihood of simultaneous action by three unions
Prospect of ‘massive’ travel disruption intensifies as more unions ballot members and fuel protests clog main roads
Unions describe increase as ‘nothing short of a scandal’
Deal comes as conductors strike again in row over job changes
After 5-month pause, train drivers announce plan to bring back overtime ban
Drivers have been in dispute with management over who closes the train doors at stations
Rail operator’s agreement with Aslef brings hope of end to year-long dispute
RMT union says members are ‘standing firm’ over changes to working practices
Commuters face fresh misery after shock decision by Aslef members
RMT union calls off action after station staff cuts are reduced
Relief for commuters as Aslef settles long-running dispute over expanded role for drivers
Some have claimed the franchise could be stripped from Govia Thameslink
Dispute could spread to other regions as union stands by its position
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