RAIL workers get paid time off if they have to use a microwave, Trending In The News on Sunday can reveal.
The barmy diktat from 1980 is one of the outdated “Spanish practices” union chiefs are striking to keep.
Both the RMT and train drivers’ union Aslef are still striking
Rail workers get paid time off if they have to use a microwave on the job
It states: “All staff working with microwave ovens shall be permitted to take time off from work, with pay, for a medical check of any effects on them from the microwave ovens.
“Such checks shall be made at not less than six monthly intervals on request.”
The rule is revealed after yesterday’s walkout in a row over pay and conditions caused chaos for Eurovision fans.
Hinting at yet more misery to come, RMT boss Mick Lynch said they could team up with other rail unions and disrupt the FA Cup Final between Manchester City and Manchester United on June 3.
Both the RMT and train drivers’ union Aslef are still striking.
A Government source said: “It’s high time union bosses called off their strikes and gave their members a chance to vote on fair pay offers that ministers have facilitated.”
Mr Lynch strongly denied specifically targeting Eurovison or big football matches.
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