Public say double-digit pay demands for striking rail workers should be rejected

THE public think union bosses’ double-digit pay demands for striking rail workers should be rejected, a poll has found. Fifty-two per cent say a double-digit rise is “unreasonable” while 57 per cent believe the Rail, Maritime and Transport union appeal is “unaffordable”. 1 The public think union bosses’ double-digit pay demands for striking rail workers should be rejected, a poll has found. Credit: AFP Barons are calling for an 11 per cent pay hike on their workers’ £54,000 average salary which would prevent workers getting a pay cut as inflation soars. The RMT confirmed yesterday that strikes will take place… Read Full Article