The federal governments response to the unrest marked the first time that an injunction was used to break a strike. The strikes will affect Network Rail and 14 major operators. Although no further strike action is currently planned, the dispute between the RMT and Network Rail remains unresolved so its highly likely there will be further At least 10 people in a crowd were killed by militiamen that were en route to Camden Depot, prompting the assignment of federal troops to Baltimore, Maryland. But the awareness it brought to American labor problems resonated for years. In a press release, Aslef announced a one day strike at nine train companies on Saturday 13 August after the firms failed to make a pay offer to help members keep pace with the increase in the cost of living. The Unison general secretary, Christina McAnea, said: .css-knbk2a{height:1em;width:1.5em;margin-right:3px;vertical-align:baseline;fill:#C70000;}The government wants to turn the clock back to Victorian times when children were sent up chimneys and working people ruthlessly exploited. Get a Britannica Premium subscription and gain access to exclusive content. The rail strike could result in temporary plant closures, as happened across the global auto industry due to the shortage of parts and computer chips brought on by the pandemic. The strikes began on Tuesday, June 21. In 1946, Harry Truman threatened that if there was a strike, he'd draft the railroad workers. 12 juveniles, 1 armed, involved in physical altercation, At-risk San Francisco man reported missing, Jimmy G could come back during playoffs; ESPN reports, Loose dog attacks 4 dogs, kills 1 in Fremont, Transamerica pyramid celebrates 50 years with redevelopment, Jack Quinn scores twice, Sabres beat Sharks 6-3, Is it real? A settlement was Labor isn't hiding that they feel betrayed by Biden, Walsh and other Democrats in Congress. A rail strike could freeze almost 30% of US cargo shipments by weight, stoke already surging inflation, cause widespread job losses and strand millions of That strike lasted two days before Congress intervened. Consumers and nearly every industry in the US will be affected if freight trains grind to a halt next month. SAN MATEO COUNTY, Calif. (KRON) A driver is dead after a vehicle was struck by a Caltrain Thursday afternoon in Burlingame, officials announced on Twitter. It means workers cant stand up for decent services and safety at work or defend their jobs and pay. On July 19 flagman Gus Harris unilaterally refused to work on a double-header (a train hauled by two engines, thus requiring fewer workers), and the rest of the crew joined him. "The RDG and Department of Transport, who sets their mandate, both knew this offer would not be acceptable to RMT members.". A Labour party spokesperson said: The Labour party will always stand up for working people fighting for better pay, terms and conditions at work. Yes. The TUC general secretary, Frances OGrady, said: .css-knbk2a{height:1em;width:1.5em;margin-right:3px;vertical-align:baseline;fill:#C70000;} These proposals are an attack on the fundamental right to strike. Watch: Mick Lynch announces more RMT strikes over Christmas, planned walkouts will take place over the festive period, Georgia Senate runoff live updates: Polls have now closed -- when to expect results, McCarthy, McConnell snubbed by Capitol police and their families at medal ceremony, Man attempts freediving world record, becomes lifeless underwater as others rush to his aid, Fox Business Host Drops Hard Truths In Trump-Bashing Segment, New York jury finds Trump Org. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) on strike for the fourth time have lost about 1,500 each in pay and bonuses, PA news reports. The position of the newspaper was that lower wages and adjustments in working conditions were necessary. Kate Osamor, MP for Edmonton, says the party should not lose sight of the fight for ordinary people. McNamara, Robert. In a few years the Great Railroad Strike of 1877 was all but forgotten. Members of the frontbench sign up to collective responsibility. 2, St. James Press, 2004, pp. An extended rail shutdown has not happened for a century, partly because a law passed in 1926 that governs rail negotiations made it much harder for workers to strike. Gale Virtual Reference Library. Workers grumbled about the loss of income in small groups, and by the end of the day railroad firemen began walking off the job. We hope that it does not come down to a strike, an NS spokesperson said to The General Strike, the only one to take place in Britain, was called on 3 May 1926. Train strikes are set to go ahead in the run-up to Christmas after the biggest rail workers' union in the UK rejected the offer of a pay rise. Within days, on July 19, 1877, workers on another line, the Pennsylvania Railroad, struck in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Many in the middle and upper classes, recalling the Paris Commune of some six years earlier, assumed that the aggressive strikes had been organized communist insurrections. The New York Times coverage, on its front page, includedthe dismissive headline: "Foolish Firemen and Brakemen on the Baltimore and Ohio Road Cause of the Trouble.". Services have been severely disrupted in recent months as the row over pay, working conditions and job security has continued. Are there are any other strikes around Christmas? Railroad workers made gains into the postwar era. Retailers are also concerned about online orders. Are there are any other strikes around Christmas? Our editors will review what youve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. The strikes dissipated, first and foremost, because the federal army did not break. Great Railroad Strike of 1877. The country was, at the time, still stuck in an economic depression which had been triggered originally by the Panic of 1873. We dont see, you know, canceling Christmas and that kind of narrative, Dankert said. McNamara, Robert. The troops arrived in Pittsburgh, faced off with local residents, and ultimately fired into crowds of protesters, killing 26 and wounding many more. Jess Dankert, vice-president for supply chain at the Retail Industry Leaders Association, said retailers inventories are largely in place for the holidays. Network Rail and the Rail Delivery group both say progress had been made in talks over the past fortnight. The RDG said the strikes, coupled with an overtime ban over Christmas, would result in a month of disruption on the network. Automakers may have a hard time keeping their plants running during a strike because some larger parts and raw materials are also transported by rail. Two and half weeks ago, the RMT called off three strike days and unions and employers began "intensive" negotiations. They are anti-democratic and anti-worker. ThoughtCo, Aug. 27, 2020, thoughtco.com/great-railroad-strike-of-1877-1773903. Summary. "Of course we have huge sympathy for the strikers, and just wish they would do more negotiating round the table.". The RMT union has already held eight days of strikes since June, which have caused widespread disruption. Unlike the militias, those professional soldiers stayed together and followed And the work stoppages and fighting in the summer of 1877 would bea major event in the history of American labor. 163-166. Sam Tarry, who has been sacked as a Labour frontbencher after joining a picket line, has said he is proud to stand with striking rail workers. Previous RMT strikes have caused huge disruption on train services across England, Scotland and Wales. "Great Railroad Strike of 1877." That raises the risk of a strike, which could start as soon as 5 December. What happened with the latest pay offer? .css-knbk2a{height:1em;width:1.5em;margin-right:3px;vertical-align:baseline;fill:#C70000;} Its vitally important now that Grant Shapps instructs Network Rail and the train operating companies to get back around the negotiating table with the trade unions, which is exactly what I did with ScotRail in the most recent dispute, so that we can get to that resolution to reinstate full services and to avoid any further strikes. Appearing on BBC Radio Scotlands Good Morning Scotland programme, Jenny Gilruth said it is vitally important for all parties to work together to find a resolution. There are two regional strikes planned before Christmas. Many businesses have only a few days worth of raw materials and space for finished goods. His plans, which involve as many as 16 measures, include banning strikes by different unions in the same workplace within a set period and a minimum 50% of those voting for industrial action in a ballot, among others. "The rail industry is facing serious financial challenges and is in desperate need of vital reforms to address them. Employment at the nations major railroads is down by more than 30,000, or about 20% of the workforce since the last contract was reached in 2017. It has been a privilege to serve on Labours frontbench for the past two years and to have had the opportunity to speak up for hard-pressed workers who deserve so much better than the treatment theyve received from this corrupt and out-of-touch government. On July 17, 1877, news of the strike was already the lead story in New York City newspapers. Moreover, the railroad companies had taken advantage of the economic troubles to largely break the nascent trade unions that had been formed by the workers before and after the American Civil War. Bosses say reforms need to be agreed to afford pay increases and modernise the railway. The railroad industry has not seen a strike since 1992, when members of the International Association of Machinists union did not show up to work over a dispute with their employer. In messages sent to President Rutherford B. Hayes, local officials referred to what was happening as an insurrection.. Members of the RMT voted in favour of more strike action at Network Rail and 14 train companies. As anger swelled among the workers, the guardsmen withdrew into a roundhouse while the crowd set fire to the Pennsylvania Railroads engines, cars, and buildings. The RMT strikes have been called because of a long-running dispute over pay, jobs and conditions. The hospitality industry has warned that business will suffer as rail workers strike later this month. St. James Encyclopedia of Labor History Worldwide, edited by Neil Schlager, vol. Some soldiers managed to drive some of the trains, but the strike was far from over. 1998 - 2022 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Multiple rail unions, including the nations largest, have failed to reach a labor deal with freight railroads, raising the risk of a strike. The RMT said: "The RDG is offering 4% in 2022 and 2023 which is conditional on RMT members accepting vast changes to working practices, huge job losses, Driver Only Operated (DOO) trains on all companies and the closure of all ticket offices. Were in the Robert J. McNamara is a history expert and former magazine journalist. Scotlands transport minister said the UK government needs to inject the political willing to resolve disputes across the rail network, PA news reports. More than 100,000 workers participated in the Great Railroad Strike of 1877, at the height of which more than half the freight on the countrys tracks had come to a halt. Solidarity @SamTarry. Here is what passengers need to know about the strikes. There were no injuries reported out of the 59 passengers on the 512 train, officials said. Ian Lavery, the MP for Wansbeck, says its shameful. There are two regional strikes planned before Christmas. In the immediate aftermath of the strike the railroads began to forbid union activity. The shadow transport minister Sam Tarry continues to post images on Twitter from the picket line, despite an order from Sir Keir Starmer to his frontbenchers to stay away. In response, union leaders have condemned the proposals, calling them an attack on the fundamental right to strike and that they would be the green light for a return to the worst workplace abuses of the past. "Great Railroad Strike of 1877." This dispute would not be taking place under a Labour government, which would ensure that rail workers receive a fair wage. "Our railways need to modernise. It lasted nine days. By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. But the Rail Delivery Group, which represents train companies, said: "We made real progress over the last fortnight of talks, and for the first time in months we can see the outline of a credible deal.". With the local militia sympathetic to the strikers, 600 federal troops from Philadelphia were sent to break up protests. Industrial action will be held across four 48-hour periods on 13-14 and 16-17 December, and 3-4 and 6-7 January. "If approved by the RMT, implementation could be fast-tracked to ensure staff go into Christmas secure in the knowledge that they will receive this enhanced pay award early in the new year alongside a guarantee of job security until April 2024.". 1, Gale, 1999, pp. Those same workers have been forced to take action because theyre faced with a cost-of-living crisis and rampant inflation caused by the governments mismanagement of our economy, leaving millions struggling to pay their bills and provide for their families, made worse by the fact that callous and incompetent ministers refuse to even negotiate with their trade unions. By the end of July, the railroad strike had spread, to a greater or lesser degree, throughout the Northeast to cities such as Albany and Buffalo in New York and to Midwestern cities such as Newark, in Ohio, and Chicago. Chemical manufacturers and refineries will be some of the first businesses affected, because railroads will stop shipping hazardous chemicals about a week before the strike deadline to ensure that no tank cars filled with dangerous liquids wind up stranded. Congress cleared legislation to head off a holiday-season rail strike, after President Biden called for action, warning that a disruption to service could cause dire That year the country was in the fourth year of a prolonged economic depression after the panic of 1873. This live blog is now closed. Its spokesman called on the RMT union to "stay at the negotiating table" for the benefit of passengers travelling or shopping over the festive season, as well as businesses in hospitality and retail who are dependent on trade at this time of year. Two 48-hour periods of strike action are scheduled to take place on 13-14 December and 16-17 December. You will need to complete your journey by 18:30 so please check your last train: https://t.co/kOvkOHv6So@nationalrailenq #strike pic.twitter.com/ed677S5jfT. A statement from the Labour party says the sacking of shadow transport minister, Sam Tarry, is not just about his appearance at the picket line but a wider collective responsibility. This is not the 1970s. The strikes dissipated, first and foremost, because the federal army did not break. Looked to Mexico for Labor, Cesar Chavez Biography: Civil Rights Activist, Folk Hero, Samuel Gompers Biography: From Cigar Roller to Labor Union Hero, Biography of Andrew Carnegie, Steel Magnate, The History of the Tom Thumb Steam Engine and Peter Cooper, 1909 Uprising and 1910 Cloakmakers Strike, Joe Hill: Poet, Songwriter, and Martyr of the Labor Movement, Researching Old Railroads and Railway Records, The Most Important Inventions of the Industrial Revolution. The rail unions are headed toward a strike over pay and ongoing grievances from members that the working conditions are grueling, and not President Hayes, receiving pleas fromseveral governors, began moving troops from forts on the East Coast toward railroad towns such as Pittsburgh and Baltimore. The resulting strike quickly grew and was joined by men from the nearby iron mills and factories. Heres what you Railroad workers walked off the job inother states and seriously disruptedcommercein the East and Midwest. He suggested passengers should blame the government not rail workers. One legacy of the labor unrest in the summer of 1877 still exists in the form of landmark buildings in some American cities. However, the planned strikes for today (November 7) were cancelled as RMT said it has secured unconditional talks with Network Rail. Solidarity with all our @RMTunion and @TSSAunion rail colleagues striking today for fair pay and a fair deal.We stand together against profiteering and attacks on safety and conditions. No other information about the victim is available at this time. However, prior to the planned strike on Friday, Sept. Main commuter rail services in Chicago, Minneapolis, Maryland and Washington state have all warned that some of their operations would be suspended in the event of a rail strike. Some massive armories from that period still stand, often restored as civic landmarks. July 20, 1894), in U.S. history, widespread railroad strike and boycott that severely disrupted rail traffic in the Midwest of the United States in JuneJuly 1894. By the time the strikes were over, about 1,000 people had gone to jail and some 100 had been killed. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. The Unite general secretary, Sharon Graham, said: .css-knbk2a{height:1em;width:1.5em;margin-right:3px;vertical-align:baseline;fill:#C70000;} The government has miscalculated. He is due to meet Transport Secretary Mark Harper on Thursday. No injuries were reported out of the 67 passengers on the 509 train either. Sam Tarry (second right) joins RMT boss Mick Lynch and others outside Euston station to picket. It also includes signalling staff, which means it is likely that only a small minority of services will run on main lines, while smaller branches will have no trains at all. A railroad strike would be a huge disruption, not only because it would cause a massive logistical headache but also because it would likely snarl the stressed Unions are trying to help employees through the worst cost of living crisis in recent history. The strike began in Martinsburg, West Virginia,on July 16, 1877, after workers of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad were informed that their pay would be cut 10 percent. Railway work was already poorly paid and dangerous. Le Blanc, Paul. The Rail Delivery Group (RDG) offered an 8% pay increase and a guarantee of no compulsory redundancies on Sunday. And in the nation's cities a trend developed of building enormous armories that could serve as fortresses during periods of urban fighting. Travellers at Kings Cross station in London. Great to join the General Secretaries of @RMTunion and @GMB_union earlier in support of some of the lowest-paid workers in the rail industry, including safety critical workers, who ensure our railways enable people to travel to work safely.Solidarity pic.twitter.com/VPKrJpooWv. https://www.thoughtco.com/great-railroad-strike-of-1877-1773903 (accessed December 7, 2022). Corrections? The RMT is taking strike action on Network Rail and 13 train operators today -Thursday, June 23 and Saturday, June 25. After their arrival, trains were able to begin leaving Martinsburg on July 20. Earlier this month, Rail Minister Huw Merriman estimated that strike action had cost the railways about half a billion pounds so far this year. A national rail strike would be an economic disaster freezing the flow of goods, emptying shelves, shuttering workplaces, and raising prices for families and People are cutting back due to cost of living pressures, Ms Smith said, and the beginning of the year up to Easter is normally a lean time for hotels anyway, so "anything that's going to add to the difficult times" is "going to have a huge impact, because we're all struggling". McNamara, Robert. The trend of building immense fortress-like armories was inspired by the battles between striking railroad workers and soldiers. The stakes are so high for the economy that Congress is expected to intervene and impose contract terms on railroad workers. I hope he kind of has a change of heart about this," MBTA Commuter Rail worker Chuck Abbate told GBH News at a protest against Biden in Boston last week. Fabian Ward said: I didnt know about the strikes to be fair, otherwise I would have driven.. Rail passengers face disruption in the run-up to Christmas after the RMT union announced more strike dates. The violent incidents were the worst civil disturbances since the Draft Riots which had brought some of the violence of the Civil War into the streets of New York City14 years earlier. But the offer was rejected within hours by the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT), meaning planned walkouts will take place over the festive period. "So we're put in a very difficult position by this," Ms Smith added. Although the entire National Guard of Pennsylvania was summoned, many units were delayed in arriving by the actions of strikers in other towns in the state. On July 16, 1877, workers at the B&O station at Martinsburg, West Virginia, responded to the announcement of 10 percent wage cuts by uncoupling the locomotives in the station, confining them in the roundhouse, and declaring that no trains would leave Martinsburg unless the cut was rescinded. And that seemingly isolatedincident quickly turned into a national movement. Another strike by the Unite union will take place on East Midlands Railway on 23 and 24 December. House moves to avert rail strike, economy shows signs of growth. He said the RMT is demanding an urgent meeting with the RDG on Monday morning "with a view to securing a negotiated settlement on job security, working conditions and pay". The strikes also collapsed because, despite the fears of the industrialists and the government, they were not organized uprisings but rather spontaneous outbursts. Biography of Eugene V. Debs: Socialist and Labor Leader, The Bracero Program: When the U.S. About 30% of all packaged foods in the US are moved by rail, he said. Here are the latest photos coming in from the wires: In his latest statement, the Labour MP and shadow transport minister Sam Tarry said he was proud to have been on the picket line today and said the government needs to pay transport staff what they deserve. He was Amazon.com's first-ever history editor and has bylines in New York, the Chicago Tribune, and other national outlets. That includes media appearances being approved and speaking to agreed frontbench positions. We must never lose sight of that. You can find our latest rail strikes story below: The shadow transport minister, Sam Tarry, has been sacked for joining a picket line in a contravention of an order by Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, my colleague Jessica Elgot reports. This isnt about appearing on a picket line. Elsewhere, on July 20 militiamen were sent to Cumberland, Maryland, where strikers had halted trains. In a sense, the scale of the activity surrounding the Great Strike indicated that there was a desire for a widespread movement to secure workers' rights. By Sahil Kapur, Julie Tsirkin and Frank Thorp V. WASHINGTON The Senate passed legislation Thursday to avoid an economically catastrophic rail strike one The RMT suggested that Network Rail, which maintains the railways throughout Britain, had failed to make an improved offer during the last two weeks of talks. Caltrain first tweeted about the collision at 1:52 p.m. after the southbound 512 train struck the vehicle. Instead of a breakthrough being announced, the dispute has now intensified. I hope he kind of has a change of heart about this," MBTA Commuter Rail worker Chuck Abbate told GBH News at a protest against Biden in Boston last week. The cost of living crisis is the latest episode in a long-term war on the living standards of workers. The northbound 509 train, also involved in the collision, also experienced delays. A spokesperson for the Department for Transport criticised unions involved in the strikes, saying: "Strike action risks putting the very future of the entire industry in jeopardy. Drivers are already paying record prices and often waiting months for new vehicles because of production problems in the auto industry related to the shortage of computer chips in recent years. A series of large-scale rail strikes have already happened this summer, causing disruption for millions. "December is a very busy period for us. Here's a summary of the latest developments Transport secretary rules out meeting unions, Mick Lynch: there has not been an offer that was 'ever acceptable to us', Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. One conductor said he nearly missed his wifes funeral because he couldnt get time off. Madrecki said big food companies dont like to discuss the threat of a rail strike since worries about product shortages can lead to panic buying. Gale Virtual Reference Library. By the next day it was apparent that the railroad was essentially shut down and the governor of West Virginia began to ask for federal help to break the strike. In 1946, Harry Truman threatened that if there was a strike, he'd draft the railroad workers. Train passengers face disruption across the festive period with railway workers set to stage a series of 48-hour strikes in the long-running dispute over jobs, pay and conditions. Thats not to mention the commuters who would be left stranded because many passenger railroads use tracks owned by the freight railroads. The union suspended strike action due to take place in early November, following what it said was a promise of an offer. Omissions? Closed food concessions at Sheffield Station. Gunfire was exchanged through the next night, with 20 more crowd members being killed, along with five guardsmen. This story will be updated as KRON4 learns more. But the RMT said the latest strike action would send "a clear message" that workers want a better deal. Separately, the Aslef union, which represents drivers, is holding another strike on Saturday 26 November in a dispute over pay. ThoughtCo. Makers of food, fuel, cars and chemicals would all feel the squeeze, as would their customers. Threatening the right to strike tilts the balance of power too far towards employers. A spokesperson said: "This is a fair and affordable offer in challenging times, providing a significant uplift in salary for staff. The Great Railroad Strike of 1877 began with a work stoppage by railroad employees in West Virginia who were protesting a reduction in their wages. Please read our terms & conditions and privacy policy. Network Rail said around 15% more people were using its stations than on Thursday 23 June, which was the second day members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union had gone on strike. A strike would affect not only commuters who rely on the railway to get to work but also the nations energy supply and drinking water. One of the biggest rail unions rejected a deal on Monday, joining three others that have failed to approve contracts over concerns about demanding schedules and the lack of paid sick time. Most disavowed the strike. England, Scotland and Wales are braced for the most disruptive rail strikes they've seen for 30 years. The crowd eruptedin a frenzy, and trains and buildings were burned. There will be a further walkout from 6pm on Christmas Eve until 6am on 27 December. Amid the crisis, on June 28 Pres. In fact, it began to spread. widespread chaos at airports due to staff shortages, Georgia Senate runoff live updates: Polls have now closed -- when to expect results, McCarthy, McConnell snubbed by Capitol police and their families at medal ceremony, Man attempts freediving world record, becomes lifeless underwater as others rush to his aid, Fox Business Host Drops Hard Truths In Trump-Bashing Segment, New York jury finds Trump Org. "Striking makes that hole bigger and the task of finding a resolution ever more difficult," he said, adding that the organisation was still hoping for a "breakthrough" during negotiations. But thats nothing compared to what would happen with a prolonged rail strike. About 75% of completed cars built in US factories or imported here move by rail. So do many of the parts used to build vehicles, moving between suppliers and car assembly plants, and production will quickly halt if those rail links are severed. In Chicago the Marxist Workingmans Union did provide more structure and organization to the demonstrations than elsewhere, but the actions they encouraged were quickly suppressed by the police and the National Guard. Over the course of about two weeks the strikes were ended andworkers returned to their jobs. https://t.co/KmOo2X0j0g. The first is an RMT strike on 11 and 12 Network Rail said around 15% more people were using its stations than on Thursday 23 June, which was the second day members of the Rail, Maritime and However Mick Lynch's tone today did not suggest a deal was close. 400-402. More information on the fresh strike announced in the last few minutes by Aslef, the union representing more than 21,000 train drivers. The Great Strike was, at the time, a setback for workers. By Eli M. Rosenberg. Yes. There are further national strikes planned by the RMT for the new year. NS may make a new offer soon to try and forestall the latest round of relay strikes. Transport secretary Mark Harper said the union's announcement was "incredibly disappointing" and was unfair to the public, passengers and the rail workforce. Solidarity to @SamTarry Supporting workers @RMTunion and all other workers in dispute is in the best traditions of what the @UKLabour was founded for and should stand for.The sacking is quite frankly shameful. West Virginia Gov. But the government insists it's not holding up negotiations, and it's for unions and the rail employers to come up with an agreement between them. As word of the shooting had spread through Pittsburgh, local citizens rushed to the scene. Jeff Sloan with the American Chemistry Council trade group said chemical plants could be close to shutting down by the time a rail strike actually begins because of that. The leaders of the major railway fraternal organizations (the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, the Order of Railway Conductors, and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers), however, appear to have been as frightened of the riots as the authorities were. The RMT said there would also be an overtime ban from 18 December until 2 January, meaning the union will be taking industrial action for four weeks in total. Get in touch. It would take about a week for customers to notice shortages of foodstuffs such as cereal, peanut butter and even beer at the grocery store, said Tom Madrecki, vice-president of supply chain for the Consumer Brands Association. The union rejected the RDG's offer on Sunday evening. There are two regional strikes planned before Christmas. The strikes mean passengers will face disruption in the run-up to Christmas and while travelling to events such as performances by comedian Peter Kay in London and Birmingham on 16 and 17 December, as well as Paolo Nutini's gigs in Glasgow on 13, 14 and 16 December. The RMT union also accused the government of "directly interfering" with attempts to reach a settlement. The strike began in Martinsburg, West Virginia, on July 16, 1877, after workers of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad were informed that their pay would be cut 10 Gilruth said UK transport secretary Grant Shapps stance to not resolve the problem himself was interesting. In a statement, he said: These key workers kept our train services running throughout the pandemic, and were among Britains Covid heroes alongside the NHS and other public services. Henry M. Mathews dispatched the militia when police were unable to break up the supportive crowd that had gathered. About 1.5 million workers were involved, about as many as A riot erupted, with guns fired on both sides, and as many as 20 deaths resulted. Railroad workers made gains into the postwar era. The NS strike on Friday will affect train traffic in most of Noord-Holland and Zuid-Holland, trade union FNV confirmed to NL Times. Freight train workers are fed up. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Great-Railroad-Strike-of-1877, The Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia - Railroad Strike of 1877, Ohio History Central - Great Railroad Strike of 1877, Encyclopedia of Chicago - Railroad Strike of 1877, GlobalSecurity.org - Great Railway Strike of 1877, Digital History - The Great Railroad Strike. After an ongoing battle against unfair attendance policies for years, rail workers threatened a 2022 strike. Trains deliver approximately 2,000 carloads of vehicles a day. Aslef, the union representing more than 21,000 train drivers in Britain, which is planning its own strike on Saturday, has expressed solidarity with todays strikes. Rail passengers face disruption in the run-up to Christmas after the RMT union announced more strike dates. The strikes were ended within a few weeks, but not before major incidents of vandalism and violence. Roughly half of all commuter rail systems rely at least in part on tracks that are owned by freight railroads, and nearly all of Amtraks long-distance trains run over the freight network. Industrial action will be held across four 48-hour periods on 13-14 and 16-17 December, and 3-4 and 6-7 January. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) on the picket line outside Edinburgh Waverley train station. She said that despite action in the summer it had been a "good season", partly due to the widespread chaos at airports due to staff shortages. 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