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New train drivers' strike to coincide with Conservative Party conference in Manchester

Train drivers and healthcare workers in the UK are planning to take strike action during the Conservative party conference in Manchester. Junior doctors and consultants in England will join the strikes for the first time ever, while train drivers from 16 companies will walk out on two separate days.
The strikes come as a result of disputes over pay and working conditions between the unions and train companies. Union bosses have rejected the latest proposals, which included changes to working practices and pay rises of 4%. This lack of progress has forced the union members to take action.
The strike action will disrupt transportation and medical services, causing inconvenience and highlighting the ongoing issues faced by workers in these sectors. The government and employers have been blamed for the strikes due to their failure to address the concerns of train drivers and healthcare workers.

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Telegraph & Argus

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Wales Online

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The Telegraph

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2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Manchester Evening News

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2 years ago·Manchester, United Kingdom

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Train drivers announce 2 more strike days as long-running dispute continues

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2 years ago·Oxford, United Kingdom

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Sky News UK

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New train drivers' strike to coincide with Tory Party conference in Manchester

The Aslef union said the government had "forced us into this position" as the transport secretary criticised what he called the "politically motivated" industrial action.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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