Why are workers striking?published at 06:55 British Summer Time
Tom Edwards
Transport Correspondent, BBC London
Image source, Getty ImagesRMT general secretary Eddie Dempsey says working conditions affect members health and mental wellbeing
This week’s strike is about pay, but also working conditions.
The Members of the Rail, Maritime And Transport union (RMT) union has concerns about “fatigue management” – that is the stress that early and late shifts are having on the health of its members.
The RMT is asking for a 32-work week.
RMT general secretary Eddie Dempsey says “they are not after a king’s ransom, but fatigue and extreme shift rotations are serious issue impacting on our members health and wellbeing”.
He adds that there are also outstanding issues around staff travel arrangements and an “atmosphere of distrust has been created” as members feel like “no-one is listening to them”.
