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Compulsory face coverings
04 June 2020
At this evening's Coronavirus daily briefing, Grant Shapps, The Secretary of State for Transport, announced that face coverings would be compulsory on public transport in England from Monday 15th June. ASLEF has welcomed the announcement. Mick Whelan, general secretary, said: 'This is a sensible step by the Secretary of...CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC - Updates
01 June 2020
This page will be updated through the ongoing Coronavirus crisis with the latest information from ASLEF and the team at Head Office. If you have any questions not covered on this page, please email info@aslef.org.uk or contact your local reps. Last updated: Monday 1st June, 15:00. ...Backing Britain's teachers: Schools must be safe
27 May 2020
We are calling on the government to put back the reopening of schools in England until the safety of pupils and teachers is ensured. Mick Whelan, general secretary, says: 'We believe the government's decision to try to reopen schools on 1 June is dangerous and premature.'London Underground Service Increase
15 May 2020
As London Underground ramps up services from Monday, ASLEF has advised members of their right to refuse to work in circumstances where they are at risk of serious and imminent danger. Finn Brennan, ASLEF's organiser on the Underground, said: 'Despite our objections, London Underground has insisted...ASLEF Welcomes TfL Bailout
14 May 2020
Mick Whelan, general secretary, has welcomed the news that the government is supporting Transport for London until September. ASLEF represents most of the Tube train drivers on London Underground. Mick said: 'A safe and efficient public transport network is vital for the...