Members of the drivers' union Aslef at 15 train companies will walk out on 5 January, after overwhelming votes for more industrial action in the long-running dispute over pay.
"That means they expect train drivers at these companies to take a real-terms pay cut, to work just as hard for considerably less, when inflation is running at the north of 14%."The train companies have said:"Their hands have been tied by the government, while the government, which does not employ us, says it's up to the companies to negotiate with us."
Mr Whelan added:"The resolve of our members is rock steady. A 93% 'yes' vote - up on the very high figure last time - on an average turnout of 85% shows that our members are in this for the long haul. It shows just how angry and determined we are."The way to stop this is for the companies to make a serious and sensible offer and for the government not to put a spoke in the wheels.", as staff from different industries seek better pay.
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