File photo: December 16, 2016, at Klapam Junction in London, England, you can see the railroad tracks as the strike continues on the southern rail network. REUTERS / Toby Melville
London -A three-day railroad strike later this month led to a complete closure of the UK rail network, their union said on Tuesday as claiming as the largest industrial action in the rail sector in more than 30 years. ..
The Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers’ Union said on June 21, 23 and 25, more than 50,000 workers would go out in a row over wage freezes and headcount reductions.
Workers on the London Underground also said they would strike on June 21 as part of another debate over pensions and unemployment.
“While railroad workers were treated badly and did their best to negotiate, the government-backed railroad industry did not take their concerns seriously,” said RMT Executive Director Mick Lynch. rice field.
“Our union will embark on a sustainable campaign of industrial activity to close the rail system.”
Workers voted for action last month. The government said at the time that it would prioritize the supply of food, supplies and energy in the event of a widespread strike.
