The harm of strikes

SIR – On June 21 – the first day of three strikes planned by the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (report, June 15) – I have a 10am appointment at a central London hospital. If I take three buses it may be possible to get there, but doubtless everyone else who has essential business will also be struggling to get on one.

I am worried for myself, but I am also concerned about the hospital staff who must struggle to work every day and without whom my care would be compromised. The majority of these staff will earn nothing like the salaries drawn by members of the RMT and Aslef.

Elizabeth Balsom

London SW15