Train passengers' travel plans disrupted as rail workers strike in pay and jobs row

The transcript discusses the need for a change in government attitude, particularly in the health service and teachers unions. It highlights the lack of conditions in new deals and the need for improvements in pay and flexibility. The speaker outlines 18 negotiation points related to terms and conditions, emphasizing the need for compromise and goodwill to achieve modernization.

What is the main issue discussed in the first section regarding government deals?

• High pay raises

• Absence of conditions in deals

• Lack of new technology

• Increased holiday pay

What are the members expected to concede according to the second section?

• Their working hours

• Their office locations

• Their terms and conditions

• Their job titles

How many points does the government want members to concede on?

• 10 points

• 15 points

• 18 points

• 20 points

What is necessary for reaching a deal according to the final section?

• Increased technology

• Goodwill and compromise

• Higher salaries

• More vacation days

What has been done many times before with new technology?

• Increased pay

• Improved working conditions

• Modernization

• Reduced working hours