Support for the strikes is “getting stronger” - ASLEF’s Mick Whelan

The transcript discusses the ongoing support for industrial strikes, highlighting the public's backing and the government's lack of response to demands for a cost of living increase. It critiques the government's economic policies and the challenges faced in negotiations. The economic impact of strikes and the importance of safety in the industry are also addressed.

What is the main reason for the increasing public support for strikes mentioned in the first section?

• The government's new policies

• Higher wages for train drivers

• The cost of living crisis

• Improved working conditions

According to the second section, what is NOT a factor driving inflation?

• Pay rises

• Government policies

• Cost of living

• Company profits

What does the speaker suggest is necessary to avoid a recession?

• Increasing taxes

• More industrial action

• A change in government approach

• Reducing public spending

Why are workers striking according to the third section?

• To support the Labor Party

• To demand more holidays

• To protest against new safety regulations

• Due to lack of pay raises despite company profits

What fundamental right is emphasized in the third section?

• The right to strike

• The right to work from home

• The right to vote

• The right to free speech