Rail action: Grant Shapps has gone on strike, says union boss

The video discusses the industrial action taken by workers due to a lack of pay rise for four years amidst a cost of living crisis. The government is criticized for not allowing free negotiations with train operators. The speaker urges government involvement to resolve the dispute through a negotiated settlement. Workers, feeling the economic pinch, are determined to fight for fair pay. The video also includes unrelated remarks and dialogue.

What is one of the main reasons for the industrial action taken by coast workers?

• Absence of a pay rise for four years

• Lack of job security

• Increased working hours

• Poor working conditions

What is the primary goal of the negotiations mentioned in the video?

• To increase working hours

• To achieve a negotiated settlement

• To privatize the railway

• To reduce the workforce

What is the government's role in the ongoing dispute according to the video?

• Interfering with the negotiations

• Providing financial aid

• Allowing free negotiations

• Supporting the workers

How are the workers described in terms of their approach to industrial action?

• Reluctant but determined

• Indifferent to pay issues

• Traditionally militant

• Eager to strike frequently

What impact does the lack of pay rise have on the workers?

• Increased job satisfaction

• Decreased purchasing power

• Improved working conditions

• Higher job security