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Work-related deaths
15 May 2019
Mick Whelan, general secretary of ASLEF, the train drivers’ union, has called on coroners to treat deaths caused by incidents at work as work-related fatalities. Mick was speaking after Scott Walker, a 43-year-old father of four, took his own life, just months after a pedestrian committed suicide in front...AAD 2019 - Day 1
14 May 2019
This week ASLEF members are at our annual assembly of delegates in Leeds. After AAD was officially opened by Richard Burgon MP, day 1 saw a varied programme of speakers alongside debate between members from branches right across the country. Executive Committee president Dave Calfe addressed the...Richard Burgon opens ASLEF AAD 2019
13 May 2019
Richard Burgon, MP for Leeds East and Shadow Secretary of State for Justice, opened our annual assembly of delegates this morning with a rousing speech and a warm welcome to Leeds. Richard shared his strong support for a fully nationalised railway, bringing track and train together, with the workforce at its centre. ...ASLEF's AAD 2019
10 May 2019
ASLEF’s annual assembly of delegates – our annual conference – is being held at the Marriott Hotel in Leeds next week, from Monday 13 to Thursday 16 May. GS Mick Whelan, AGS Simon Weller, and head office...Croydon Tramlink Strike Called Off
07 May 2019
The planned strike due to take place on Croydon Tramlink tomorrow, Thursday 9th May, has been called off. Finn Brennan, ASLEF's organiser on Croydon Tramlink, explained that "following talks at ACAS with FirstGroup management today [Tuesday 7th May], ASLEF has agreed to suspend the strike action planned at Tramlink...