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Further Strikes on Eurostar

21 Dec 2009Further strike action will take place on Eurostar between 00:01 on Saturday 26th December and 23:59 on Sunday 27th December 2009.

FCC and freight action off, Eurostar goes ahead

17 Dec 2009Proposed industrial action by ASLEF members at First Capital Connect and two freight firms has been cancelled - but a strike at Eurostar seems certain to go ahead this coming Friday and Saturday.

Eurostar strikes Friday, Saturday

16 Dec 2009Talks between ASLEF and Eurostar concerning international allowances have broken down this afternoon and industrial action will be taking place on Friday and Saturday.

FCC strike called off

8 Dec 2009ASLEF’s Executive Committee today (8th December) called off a strike of its 550 plus members working on First Capital Connect. The decision was made as a result of an improved pay offer from the company.

ORR recognises level crossing problems

3 Dec 2009Train drivers’ union ASLEF said today that the proposals from the rail regulator to reduce level crossing accidents were ‘welcome, if limited’. ‘We welcome any measures to stop the regular carnage caused by open level crossings, but feel these proposals smack of ‘fire-fighting’ rather than providing long-term solutions,’ said the union’s general secretary Keith Norman.

Union forces Carpal Tunnel Syndrome breakthrough

1 Dec 2009A ground-breaking judgment in Swansea County Court yesterday paved the way for train drivers across Britain to claim compensation for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) - an industrial injury that leaves the hands permanently disabled.