UK Transport workers strike: Schedule updates for December 27

After a few days of slowing down for Christmas, public transportation usually resumes its normal schedule on December 27. However, this December 27 has coincided with the fourth consecutive day of rail and bus strikes.

Workers from Network Rail who are members of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) went on strike at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Fortunately, the strike ended at 6 a.m. this morning, so the schedule should return to normal for the rest of the day.

However, because industrial action frequently has long-term consequences, you should still double-check your travel plans.


The rail strikes in December were expected to be called off after Rail Delivery Group (RDG) met with RMT (National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers).

RMT boss Mick Lynch announced on December 4 that he had rejected the RDG's offer of a 4 per cent pay increase.


Presently, over 1,000 Border Force employees affiliated with the Public and Commercial Services union (PCS) are on strike for eight days during the holiday season.

Six airports are affected across the country. During further walkouts leading up to New Year's Eve. Army personnel and government employees will be called in to check passports at arrivals halls.

Travellers were warned to expect delays as a result of a 1,000-person strike at passport booths, which could result in long lines and delayed departures.

Members of the Transport Salaried Staffs Association (TSSA) are also on strike today, tomorrow, and December 29. This means that West Midlands Railway Services will not operate at all, and Avanti West Coast is advising passengers to only travel if absolutely necessary.

FAQs:

1. What was the largest strike in the United Kingdom?
   The 1926 General Strike was the largest industrial dispute in British history. The strike was called by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) and lasted nine days, from May 4 to May 12, 1926.
2. When did the first general strike occur?
   The 1842 General Strike is considered the first-ever general strike.