Huw Merriman expressed regret for his failure to reach agreements with striking unions, asserting that the new Labour government’s decision to strike a deal was understandable.
Merriman criticized the demonization of railway staff, stating that they perform a 'difficult and skilled job' and deserve better respect and appreciation for their work.
Union insiders have welcomed the 15% pay rise deal as a positive step, urging members to support it, even amidst disputes arising from separate strike actions.
A source involved in negotiations lamented the poor timing of strike announcements, noting it confounded issues and left the government uninformed during delicate negotiations.
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