Is Eurostar part of ASLEF?
Is Eurostar part of ASLEF? ASLEF, the train drivers' union, this week met the Treasury to press the British government to support jobs and services at Eurostar after the company admitted it is 'fighting for survival'. The union will now be working with the TUC to put together a formal paper to be presented to the Treasury.
What percentage of train drivers are in Aslef?
Mick Whelan, general secretary of Aslef, which represents 96 per cent of train drivers in England, Scotland, and Wales, said: “We don't want to go on strike but the companies have pushed us into this place.
Which companies are involved in ASLEF?
The 16 companies affected include: Avanti West Coast; Chiltern Railways; c2c; CrossCountry; East Midlands Railway; Greater Anglia; GTR Great Northern Thameslink; Great Western Railway; Island Line; LNER; Northern Trains; Southeastern; Southern/Gatwick Express; South Western Railway; TransPennine Express; and West ...
What does the ASLEF Union cover?
ASLEF is Britain's trade union for train drivers. Its 20,000+ members are employed in the train operating companies, the freight companies, London Underground and some Light Rapid Transport. Britain's trade union for train drivers.
Is Eurostar losing money?
The accounts - for the year to Dec 31, 2021 - reveal the company racked up pre-tax losses of £305m as Covid continued to hamper travel. A spokesman for Eurostar said: “The business has continued to grow and rebuild throughout 2022.”
What trains are affected by Aslef strike?
- Industrial action dates. ASLEF members at 19 train companies will be on strike on Saturday 30 September and Wednesday 4 October. ...
- Avanti West Coast. ...
- c2c. ...
- Chiltern Railways. ...
- CrossCountry. ...
- East Midlands Railway. ...
- Gatwick Express. ...
- Greater Anglia.
Is Eurostar in financial trouble?
Strong cash generation has enabled Eurostar Group to repay €127m of debt and at the end of December 2022, total debt stood at €964m. We have turned the page on the COVID crisis and are now moving towards a new chapter of building the new Eurostar Group, bringing Eurostar and Thalys together”, says Gwendoline Cazenave.