Railway workers to stage series of strikes in December and January

Mick Lynch, the RMT General Secretary, announced a series of 48-hour strikes in December and January due to failed negotiations with Network Rail and train operators. The strikes involve over 40,000 members and include an overtime ban. Lynch accuses the government of interfering in negotiations and criticizes the Rail Delivery Group for not having the authority to negotiate. He plans to meet with the Secretary of State, Mark Harper, to resolve the issue. Lynch apologizes for the inconvenience to the public and urges them to direct their frustration at the government. He calls for solidarity among trade unionists to fight for better pay and conditions.

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