Booked to take a rather long train journey for work along Cross Country network and it seems there will now be strike action on the day I’m due to travel. The date cannot be moved and due to child care arrangements and other work appointments I am unable to leave earlier. Flying isn’t an option due to times so train is ideal as I can get a few hours work in.
Can somebody explain the reason for the strikes this time? From what I’ve read, the reason seems to be that RMT have been ‘omitted’ from any discussions and have staged a strike until their members have appropriate representation. Is that true? Who is to blame for stalling the negotiations? How can this be resolved do you think? Looking for some balanced views to understand.