Transport Salaried Staffs' Association

1. Full Updated Guidance and Principles on Social Distancing

   2 July 2020

   This paper sets out updated guidance on social distancing following the Prime Minister’s announcement on further changes to the current lockdown measures that will come into effect in England on 4th July 2020. These changes stipulate that from 4th July 2020, if you cannot keep a 2- metre distance, you should reduce the risk by maintaining a 1-metre plus distance where possible, and taking suitable mitigations.

2. TSSA Calls For Government Action Over Travel Trade Future

   1 July 2020

   TSSA General Secretary, Manuel Cortes, has said Ministers must act immediately to save Britain's high street travel trade in the wake of the Coronavirus crisis.

3. Avanti Coronavirus Update

   30 June 2020

   TSSA representatives continue to be in discussions with Avanti management regarding a stepping up of services following the easing of lockdown by the government.

4. TSSA 'Pleased' Two Metre Rule Remains On Public Transport

   29 June 2020

   TSSA General Secretary, Manuel Cortes, has said the union is "pleased" new guidance from the Government continues to stress social distancing measures of at least two metres should remain in place across our transport network.

5. TSSA 'Extremely Concerned' After London Mayor Calls For Urgent Government Support To Avoid Cuts

   26 June 2020

   TSSA General Secretary, Manuel Cortes, has said he is extremely concerned after London Mayor, Sadiq Khan, announced that the Greater London Authority Group (GLA) would look to make savings of up to £500m unless Ministers step in to offer urgent support.

6. TSSA National Strike Warning Over Social Distancing Relaxation

   25 June 2020

   TSSA General Secretary, Manuel Cortes, has warned of a national strike of the union's members in public transport unless the Government gives unequivocal assurances that the social distancing rules across the transport network will remain at two metres.

7. Shapps Right To Highlight Two Metre Safety On Public Transport

   24 June 2020

   TSSA General Secretary, Manuel Cortes, has backed comments from Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, in relation to the two metre social distancing rule on public transport.

8. TSSA Welcomes Covid Transport Workers Memorial Plan

   24 June 2020

   TSSA General Secretary, Manuel Cortes, has welcomed the proposal from Government of a permanent memorial to transport workers who have died from Covid-19. 

9. TSSA Welcomes East Coast Mainline Digital Signalling 

   22 June 2020

   TSSA General Secretary, Manuel Cortes, has welcomed the proposed introduction of Britain's first mainline digital railway, describing it as a "major step forward". 

10. Unions Warn Of Increased Risks In Reducing Social Distancing On Public Transport

    22 June 2020

    In a joint statement TSSA, ASLEF and RMT have warned of the "increased risks" of reducing social distancing on public transport at the current time.

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