East Mids train drivers to strike over pension deal

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East Midlands Trains drivers belonging to the ASLEF union have voted to strike over six days in protest at changes to their scheme.

The union, previously known as the Associated Society of Locomotive Steam Enginemen and Firemen, objected to EMT's plan to reduce employee and employer contributions following an independent valuat...

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