Generally speaking, in the past any strike action has cost more to the
employee in pay lost than they recoup from an increase in wages. So perhaps
they do it because they have a principle to adhere to.


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Clive D. W. Feather wrote:

Since I have an annual season ticket, it doesn't affect me. It won't
affect the vast majority of regular travellers, just those who would
only travel if they don't have to pay.

Eh? If you have an annual season ticket, you may not lose out
financially but you will certainly pay in time and inconvenience if your
regular service doesn't run. It may well affect the ability of some
workers to earn overtime if their commuting journeys take longer. I'm
sure there are also many people who use the Tube for non-leisure
purposes but who do not have the same journey every day. They *will* be
affected, and it may reduce their income or increase their costs if
they're self-employed.

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Malcolm & Nika wrote:
Generally speaking, in the past any strike action has cost more to
the employee in pay lost than they recoup from an increase in
wages. So perhaps they do it because they have a principle to
adhere to.

That's true of a few maybe. The rest strike because they couldn't be
bothered to vote in the ballot. I can never understand why so few union
members vote when, as you say, they stand to lose more than they gain.
I hope the signallers and line controllers actually vote this time.
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