UK train strike: Head of Rail Union Mick Lynch lashes out at BBC. Here's why

British trade unionist Mick Lynch has accused BBC of showing bias in its coverage of the rail strikes. During a heated discussion on the "Today programme", the boss of the UK's biggest rail union declined to say how much pay union members had lost as a result of the strike.

Lynch has accused the channel of 'parroting' the right-wing press. On Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, a total of 40,000 rail workers are set to walk out as part of the strike over jobs, pay, and conditions.

During the session, Lynch said that his members are "making a substantial sacrifice". He said that it depended on the shift they were working, the pay rate they received, and how frequently they walked out.


"What I do find annoying Mishal is that you put these lines that are directly taken from the propaganda from the other side," Lynch said.



"You never show any admiration for the fight that working people are putting up for our country, for the rebalancing of society. You never criticise the super-rich for what they're doing to nurses, or what they're doing to postal workers, and you never seem to take an impartial view on the way this society is balanced at the moment with the complete lack of distribution of wealth in our society," further added.

On Monday, Network Rail, which is responsible for operating the UK's rail infrastructure, said that union members have rejected a fresh pay deal, which as a result has caused 'misery'.

FAQs:

1. Who is Mick Lynch?
   Mick Lynch is the boss of the UK's biggest rail union.
2. How many rail workers are set to go on strike ?
   40,000 rail workers are set to walk out as part of the strike over jobs, pay, and conditions on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.