Drivers will strike every Friday and Saturday from March 7 to April 26 over the firing of a colleague.
The union says the driver was unfairly fired because he spoke up about a safety worry. Hull Trains disagrees and says they fired him anyway.
Mick Whelan, the general secretary for Aslef, claims the company isn’t being responsible. This impacts workers and passengers at Hull Trains, and it also affects the whole rail industry.
Whelan says safety is key on the railway. Workers should report safety issues easily and shouldn’t fear punishment for speaking up. Losing their job shouldn’t be a worry.
Nigel Roebuck organizes Aslef in northeast England, and he says Hull Trains messed up. He argues they ignored the rules and that the company needs to reconsider its decision. It’s time for them to do the right thing now.
Hull Trains runs trains between Hull and London. A spokesperson talked to the BBC and said their position hasn’t changed at all. They added that Aslef’s safety concern relates to one person and speaking about the case wouldn’t be appropriate.
The spokesperson told the BBC that Hull Trains prioritizes safety always, caring for customers and workers alike. Their action aligned with these high safety standards.