RMT accuses government of ‘wrecking negotiations’ as operators and passengers prepare to face further disruption on Thursday
Talks to avert a second national rail strike collapsed in rancour as the two sides traded insults in a bitter war of words as millions of passengers faced another day of disruption., for “wrecking negotiations” in the dispute over pay, working conditions and proposed “modernisation” plans to cut costs after the pandemic.claim was “a total lie”, while Network Rail claimed the union had walked away from talks.
“We will continue with our industrial campaign until we get a negotiated settlement that delivers job security and a pay rise for our members that deals with the escalating cost of living crisis.” Shapps added: “The RMT continues to deflect from the fact that the only people responsible for the massive public disruption this week is them. I want to urge Mick Lynch and his members to stop wasting time making false claims in the media and instead return to the negotiating table so an agreement can be reached.”A Network Rail spokesperson said: “We are disappointed that the RMT have again chosen to walk away from negotiations without agreeing a deal.
Although the government has refused to get involved in negotiations, saying it was a matter for employers, the industry is currently bankrolled by the Treasury. Downing Street said on Wednesday it would be “reckless” to raise public sector pay in line with inflation.
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