ASLEF

British

/ ˈæzlɛf /

acronym

Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen

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A source at train drivers' union Aslef told the PA news agency it believed "there should be no extension" of driver-only operation on Britain's railways, as it was "clearly not safe" for some services.

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Backing the second motion, Marz Colombini from the trade union Aslef, said a ban on arms sales was "a no brainer".

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Aslef said its members would walk out on 3 October and refuse to work non-contractual overtime from 21 September because of the company's "persistent refusal" to adhere to guidelines for disciplinary proceedings.

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According to Aslef, more than 80% of its 632 members at CrossCountry had voted with almost 90% electing in favour of strikes, while 96% backed other forms of industrial action.

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The train operator said it was "disappointed" by Aslef's decision and remained committed to "reaching an agreement".

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