An “essential service” classification prevents employees of a government service from staging full-scale strikes and walkouts. Services with the classification are required by law to provide minimum services during periods of industrial action. Proponents of the proposal argue that strikes by underground workers cause significant disruption to the country’s economy and people’s lives. Opponents argue that the proposal would prevent workers from exercising their rights.
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@9QRYSLS9mos9MO
Every worker should be given the right to strike. However travel costs should be reduced and capped.
@9QR267R9mos9MO
Yes but only banning the ability for all staff members to strike at once. Schedules should be as least impacted as possible whilst still providing them with the freedom to strike.
@9PX94SV10mos10MO
No, workers should receive fair pay and if they aren't getting that or fair working conditions they should have the right to strike. But I do believe it is an essential service.
@9PRC9ZKLiberal Democrat10mos10MO
London Underground, aswell as TFL, should be considered an essential service. However, this should in no way diminish the right to strike over unfair working conditions.
@9N3D9ML11mos11MO
It should be considered an essential service to the population of London, however like with every worker, they should have the right to strike always
@9N2ZXVJ11mos11MO
It should be an essential service , especially as a young female travelling across London late at night but workers should still have the freedom to strike. find alternatives
@8QCX5N74yrs4Y
is an essential service but worker strikes should not be banned
The right to strike is available to all workers, the right to strike can be ignored. Striking is a form of protest, you don't ask permission to do so
@9G588YHConservative2yrs2Y
It shouldn’t be an essential service, but strikes should only occur if absolutely necessary and if so in moderation.
@96JBJMK2yrs2Y
No and I think if the transport secretary listens to the unions the strike would stop anyway
@93Y8W253yrs3Y
Yes, but the people that are striking should be monitored and regulated, dependant on their reasons for striking.
There should be a limit on how big the strike is.
@93G6ZR93yrs3Y
Yes as long as the London Underground don't do anything against human rights
Yes, but you shouldn't bad strikes on essential services.
@8XCL57L3yrs3Y
Yes definitely, because people who cant afford cars need this service for emergency ect.
@8TNCCYW4yrs4Y
London Underground SHOULD be considered an "essential service", so workers rights should be addressed before any talk of strike action takes place
@8TL535W4yrs4Y
The London Underground is essential, but the workers have every right to strike for what the believe in
@8S7VYMD4yrs4Y
I don't use the London Underground so this doesn't affect me.
Workers should be given their own right to strike for unfair treatment for example unfair pay
@8QWLNW84yrs4Y
Yes is an essential service but shouldn’t stop people from striking for their work
@8PJRF3SLiberal Democrat4yrs4Y
Yes, it should be an essential service but wokers should also have the right to strike
@8P6RZ3G4yrs4Y
They should have their own rights but try and limit the amount of disruption.
It should be considered an essential service but future strikes should not be banned
@8C72GML5yrs5Y
no invest more money into the underground because its a right state as a person with crippling social anxiety its my idea of a nightmare. cant imagine having to work their
Yes, however restrict attendance rates for strikes so half the working force can still operate the service at a delayed rate.
@98SRXV72yrs2Y
Yes, but only allow strikes that are absolutely necessary (if there is sufficient evidence that workers aren't being paid fairly)
@97WKQ882yrs2Y
both, as it depends on the situation.
@97WKPHR2yrs2Y
the pay needs to be better but people going on strike stops others from getting to work
@9624VZH3yrs3Y
i agree it is an essential service but right to strike should not be taken away
It's an essential service, but if workers need to strike for better pay and working conditions, they should be entitled to.
@8NKV64X4yrs4Y
yes, but should allow strikes
@8ND9VYF4yrs4Y
it is an essential service, however everyone should be able to practice their right of protesting for better
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