Workers at South Western Railway struck for 48 hours on 5 October – their 17th and 18th strike days – in transport union RMT’s ongoing battle to maintain the safety-critical role of the guard.
A recent report by the British Transport Police showed a 47% increase in violent assaults and 167% increase in sexual offences on trains.
Facing such hard facts, it is vital the strike against ‘driver-only operation’ is seen as a fight of all trade unionists to secure safe travel for all workers and our families.