CLEAN : UK train drivers union members form picket line outside King's Cross station

The transcript discusses the stagnation of salaries since 2019, highlighting the impact on various sectors and the need for government and union intervention. The speaker shares personal experiences of career satisfaction and the unprecedented decision to strike after 40 years. Travel disruptions due to strikes are also mentioned, along with the speaker's commitment to delivering a lecture in London despite these challenges.

What personal experience does the speaker share regarding their career and the strike?

What challenges does the speaker face in traveling to London for their conference?