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Trade unions vow to fight government over strike legislation to 'keep Britain
moving' during strikes

This year has been plagued by travel chaos, caused by months of industrial
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   The government is pressing ahead to introduce legislation which will
   require transport workers to run a minimum service when strikes are
   taking place.

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   But trade unions have insisted the proposals will undermine workers'
   right to strike and have promised to defend their members.

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   Liz Truss is aiming to ensure transport services, including rail, tubes
   and buses, cannot be completely shutdown when workers go on strike.

   "The government stood on a manifesto commitment to introduce minimum
   service levels. As we have seen only too often in recent months, it is
   wrong that strikes are preventing hard-working people and families up
   and down the country from getting to work, doctors' appointments and
   school," a government source said.

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   "That is why we are introducing this legislation, to keep Britain
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   TUC general secretary Frances O'Grady said the proposals "undermine the
   right to strike" and called for the government to "stop blocking
   negotiations" to allow workers and unions to reach an agreement