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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Yes but worker strikes should still happen if train operators feel as if they are being treated unfairly.
@9Q2KY2C10mos10MO
no. if workers are striking there’s a reason for it that needs to be looked int, regardless of their occupation
@9NTFTFX10mos10MO
It is an essential service but workers who aren’t paid fairly should always have the right to strike
@96PPSL72yrs2Y
No - just treat workers properly so they don't have the need to strike
@92VFHZM3yrs3Y
Yes buy pay fairly and look after staff
The people will be asked this via Liquid Democracy if a petition on the issue of raising the question via referendum is successful.
@8T8GQKL4yrs4Y
London Underground workers deserve the right to strike even if it is an "essential service" or nationalised
Yes, but independent worker protection is needed to balance that
@8SJVZKY4yrs4Y
Considered essential but strikes allowed for good reason
@8RF6XS94yrs4Y
yes, but this should not bar their right to strike
@8Q9SNWL4yrs4Y
I think it is an essential industry but the right to strike is inportant
@8KN3ZQ44yrs4Y
Don’t really understand this one.
@9BRN9WH2yrs2Y
No, private companies should realise a pattern of striking, take action and make a change. Removing they’re right to strike is removing they’re rights to fight for equal work equal pay.
@982876F2yrs2Y
No, if striking is the only way for these workers to be paid a fair wage.
@978MDJV2yrs2Y
workers should be able to strike if they feel that they are misrepresented or need more pay
@8YB579G3yrs3Y
I think it is a service that should not be stopped as a lot rely on it, however they should also respect workers rights.
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