ScotRail strikes to go ahead during Cop26 climate talks in Glasgow, union says in pay dispute – Asia Newsday

Rail strikes will go ahead as planned during crucial climate talks, the RMT union has confirmed - effectively shutting down Scotland 's train services when thousands of people plan to travel to Glasgow . ScotRail workers will strike from 1 to 12 November, to coincide with the Cop26 summit, which opens on 31 October. Some of the biggest names in the world including the Queen, Joe Biden, Pope Francis and Sir David Attenborough are due to be at the talks. Many of those attending, also including John Kerry and Greta Thunberg, will be keen to avoid using cars. Following months…