John Leach calls on rail bosses to “stand by” their staff

The video discusses a strike by TfL workers defending their pensions, jobs, and contracts. The union highlights issues like job cuts, adverse effects on safety, and unfavorable changes to employment conditions. They express regret for commuter inconvenience but emphasize the necessity of the strike to protect workers' rights. The union calls for solidarity among members and urges TfL management and the Mayor of London to support staff and secure a fair financial deal without compromising employee benefits.

What is one of the main reasons for the industrial action taken by the workers?

• To request more vacation days

• To protest against working hours

• To defend their pensions and jobs

• To demand higher wages

What impact does the deal between TfL and the government have on workers?

• It offers more job opportunities

• It could worsen their pension benefits

• It increases their salaries

• It improves their working conditions

How does the union view its role in the current situation?

• To reduce working hours

• To organize social events

• To defend members' rights legally and properly

• To negotiate new contracts

What is the union's message to the management of TfL?

• To reduce the number of strikes

• To offer more training programs

• To increase the number of staff

• To stand by their staff and avoid attacking pensions

What does the union suggest the Mayor of London should do?

• Stand with the chief staff and secure a proper financial deal

• Increase public transportation fares

• Ignore the staff's demands

• Reduce the city's budget