The chances of a general strike in the British railways this summer are increasing. The launching, next week, of the consultation of tens of thousands of employees (obligatory "bundle" so that the strike is legal) on a text aimed at guaranteeing retirement pensions will be a decisive stage. It could lead to the first national strike involving an entire sector, since the general strike of 1926. (Réf. 06464)
Trade unions demand that the employee wage contribution not exceed 10.5%, the maintenance of current benefit, the reduction of the multiple plans to three main programs, and the maintenance of subscription for new employees. The discussions with management have already lasted for several months, but trade-union leaders say they did not obtain sufficient guarantees and are thus launching the long and formal process of strike, by inviting all employees to decide : train drivers as well as...
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