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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@9PG8B9D10mos10MO
Yes it should be essential however strikes should be replaced with meeting where both listen to requests and attempt to find a way to meet in the middle
@9P8BSXQ10mos10MO
Yes it should be but strikes should be able to run especially when workers are requesting livable wages.
@9P2W4CR10mos10MO
Strikes should still be permitted but with agreed minimum staffing levels maintained to ensure a reduced core service is available rather than complete shut downs.
@9M42LJZLiberal Democrat12mos12MO
Yes they should be considered as an essential service but limitations on striking should be put in place to avoid major disruption to the public
@9LLQYD81yr1Y
no underground is an essential service but it is important to hear out workers and let them strike to help them in a way
@978X5272yrs2Y
what is the london underground
@96LPM2B2yrs2Y
✨redefine essential services✨
@95WQ9ZB3yrs3Y
Yes, with the solution to strikes e.g. more pay for workers and correct training
@92FDH5PWomen's Equality3yrs3Y
It should be essential but the number of strikes should be limited.
@925Z4NQ3yrs3Y
It is essential but I think you and everyone should have the right to strike if called for.
They are but shoukd be allowed to the right to strike
@8KN3GZX4yrs4Y
just give them what they want, i support trade unions
@9BC8PDK2yrs2Y
allow strikes but with a minimum maintained service
@99GHYNG2yrs2Y
@9884V6C2yrs2Y
No, London Underground should be privatised instead.
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