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RMT to join Aslef in August strike action

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The rail union, the RMT, has confirmed that its driver members on Southern Rail will join the Aslef union in strike action in August in the ongoing dispute about driver-only trains.

They say they're 'defending the role of the guard and the guarantee of a second safety-critical member of staff on Southern services'.

The industrial action is scheduled for the following dates:

  • Tuesday 1st August - 24 hours
  • Wednesday 2nd August - 24 hours
  • Friday 4th August - 24 hours
RMT union members protesting Credit: PA

Yet again today RMT is forced to send Southern Rail a clear message that we will not allow them to strip the railway of a safety critical second member of staff on these vital rail services."

“We have seen again this week the Government propping up the failed Southern Rail operation as they collude with the company to undermine the fundamental principles of safety and access."

“It is scandalous that neither Chris Grayling nor his contractors, GTR, have lifted a finger to get talks back on despite approaches from the union. This fiasco cannot be allowed to drag on any longer.”

– Mick Cash, RMT General Secretary