RMT union say plan to turn conductors into onboard supervisors poses threat to jobs and public safety Conductors employed by Southern gain voted to strike over plans to change their roles,which unions say will threaten jobs and public safety. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union voted overwhelmingly for action, or on an 80% turnout,in a move that underlines rising industrial tension on the railway and could spell further distress for passengers on some of Britain’s worst-performing commuter trains.Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com