The rail strike that brought the UK to a standstill

Before facing this Thursday, second day From the biggest rail strike in the UK since 1989, the British government announced that it is preparing for law Project This will allow temporary agency workers to supply employees who support the strike. The law, which Prime Minister Boris Johnson hopes to take into effect in the coming weeks, will remove 1970-era restrictions.

approx 40 thousand workersout of 13 rail companies, infrastructure operator Network Rail paralyzed the UK’s rail network on Tuesday and yesterday and maintained another for tomorrow Saturday, called by the National Rail, Marine and Transport Workers’ Union (RMT, in English).

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With the inflation rate rising to 9.1%, the index rose Highest in 40 yearsThe transport union is calling for a wage increase and an avoidance of planned dismissals. The government fears that other sectors will organize protests in the coming months due to the rising cost of living. The strike inflicts heavy losses on the British economy, in particular Hotel sectorwho estimates a 500 million pounds loss ($612 million).

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