More strikes over East Mids Trains scheme announced

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Drivers for East Midlands Trains will stage two more days of strike action, following an earlier six days, over changes to their defined benefit scheme.

Trade union ASLEF announced members will walk out on 23 and 25 June over EMT's proposal to reduce member contributions to the scheme by £500 per year and employer contributions by £750 per year. ...

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