High-speed train low-speed pay

Workers Press no. 867, 13 September 1972 · scan page 11

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ASLEF, the footplatemen's union, yesterday demanded higher pay for its members working on British Rail's new 125 mph super train. The ASLEF men, essential if trials of the new train are to continue, are demanding higher manning and training rates.

Soclalist Labour League LECTURES THE THEORY AND PRACTICE OF MAR given by (SLL national LONDON Marxism as the theory ledge Sunday September 17 Development of Marxism through working-class struggle Sunday September 24 Nature of the capitallst crisis Sunday October 1 Historical materialism Sunday October 8 EAST HAM TOWN HALL Lister Room Barking Rd, LIVERPOOL Nature of the capitalis Tuesday September 19 Historical materialism Tuesday September 26 AEU HOUSE Mount Pleasant Liverpool 1, 7.30 loday The ASLEF members are demanding the extra money because of the extra responsibility and productivity brought about by the introduction of the high speed train.

Yesterday the union's tive agreed unanimously not to continue trials on the Derbybased project.

General secretary Ray Buckton said: "The main reason for our not lifting the ban is the procrastination in getting the agreed meeting on the pay question.

The union now wants to see 'some positive offer' before again considering the ban.

British Rail had been counting on a quick settlement of the pay and conditions claim so that high speed passenger services between Leeds and Edinburgh could be introduced early next year.