What is an ASLEF overtime ban?
What is an ASLEF overtime ban? Members of the drivers' union, Aslef, will refuse to work extra hours from Monday 7 August to Saturday 12 August. The industrial action, which affects lines served by 15 train companies in England and some cross-border routes into Wales and Scotland, will be the fifth week-long ban on working overtime since May.
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 train companies are affected by ASLEF overtime ban?
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 ...
Which country pays train drivers the most?
Estimated average gross monthly earnings of train drivers in purchasing power standard still show UK drivers the highest earners by far: 4392 (UK), 3310 (Denmark), 2792 (Germany and France). These figures are gross, so do not take into account different taxation levels.
How much do train drivers earn?
As of Nov 6, 2023, the average hourly pay for a Train Driver in the United States is $17.76 an hour. While ZipRecruiter is seeing hourly wages as high as $28.61 and as low as $8.65, the majority of Train Driver wages currently range between $14.18 (25th percentile) to $19.23 (75th percentile) across the United States.
Where do train drivers get paid the most?
The average Train Driver in the US makes $47,287. Train Drivers make the most in San Francisco, CA at $70,953, averaging total compensation 50% greater than the US average.