Upcoming rail strike dates were not picked intentionally to collide with the Eurovision finals in Liverpool, according to a Union boss.
Mick Lynch, general secretary of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT), said a walkout by its members on May 13 was the only possible option due to rules governing when unions can call strikes.
Members are striking on the day of the popular song contest after the union’s executive rejected the latest offer aimed at resolving a long-running pay dispute.
The strikes will affect 14 train operators across the country on the same day that Liverpool hosts the Eurovision final. READ MORE: Join the FREE Manchester Evening News WhatsApp community My Lynch said: “The reason we named that date is because it’s the last day of our mandate.
Read more on manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Get the latest stars news and celebrity rumours with exclusive stories, photos, videos and interviews.
Breaking up, scandals, engagements, divorces, gossip – all you need to know about the private lives of your favorite celebs.
Get to know the latest showbiz news along with exclusive interviews and even more. All this is waiting for you on the main page 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! Who, where, when, with whom, how, why and for what!? Stay tuned to know first!
Just follow us daily and we will provide you with the current news from the life of famous stars and celebrities.
Owner: SNOWLAND s.r.o.
Registration certificate 06691200
Address:
Snowland s.r.o.
16200, Na okraji 381/41, Veleslavín, 162 00 Praha 6
Czech Republic
©2024. All rights reserved.