In a surprise move, Britain’s rail workers’ union has called off a nationwide strike after reaching a two-year pay deal with the government and train operators. The agreement includes a 7% pay increase this year and a commitment to better working conditions.
The strike had threatened to paralyze travel across England and Scotland during the upcoming Bank Holiday weekend, with millions of commuters and tourists expected to be stranded. Union leader Mick Lynch called the deal a “reasonable compromise” but warned workers would “remain vigilant” about future policy shifts.
