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British Trains Cancelled Due to Union Imposing Ban on Snowy Platform Walks

British Trains Cancelled Due to Union Imposing Ban on Snowy Platform Walks
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World January 7, 2025 10:57

united kingdom - British trains faced cancellations as union directives prohibit train drivers from walking on snowy platforms, causing inconvenience to passengers.

Avanti West Coast services between Liverpool and London were disrupted for several hours on Sunday due to a union call for strike action, reported The Telegraph. This led to delays leaving tens of thousands of passengers standing out in the snow for longer periods. The strike took place amidst approximately five centimeters of snow on the platform, with services resuming only after a team cleared the snow.

The union representing employees at the rail company Aslef wields significant power in England. They recently negotiated a pay raise of up to 15 percent, resulting in train drivers earning around £84,000 to £100,000 per year on certain lines - more than double the amount earned in the Netherlands. Moreover, they have demanded 38 days of annual leave and a 35-hour workweek.

Conservative politician Gareth Bacon expressed dismay over the strike, questioning the dominance of unions in the railway sector. He was quoted by the newspaper saying, "Who actually runs the railways, apparently the unions," highlighting the unions' longstanding influence over rail operations.

The authorities' perceived deference to the unions was demonstrated in 2012 during the Olympic Games, where employees were awarded a £6,000 bonus each in anticipation of potentially busier schedules. The Telegraph highlighted several archaic union-imposed regulations that continue to impact the country, such as the provision granting workers using microwaves the right to periodic medical check-ups at their employer's expense and during working hours. Another rule allows employees to take additional breaks if greeted by their boss during a scheduled break.

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