Avanti West Coast workers to strike over New Year after latest deal rejected
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It comes after workers rejected a deal aimed at resolving a dispute over rest day working. Avanti West Coast workers are to stage a series of strikes beginning on New Year’s Eve. It comes after workers rejected a deal aimed at resolving a dispute over rest day working.
The Rail, Maritime and Transport union said its members working as train managers will strike on New Year’s Eve, 2 January and Sundays between 12 January and 25 May. An RMT spokesperson said: “Our members have resoundingly rejected Avanti’s latest offers in two referendums and sustained strike action is now the only way to focus management’s minds on reaching a negotiated settlement with the union.”.
The RMT said up to 400 of its members are involved in the dispute. They voted by 83 per cent against a suggested deal. An update from Avanti West Coast said it was looking at how the strikes will impact services and will confirm its plans as soon as possible.
“In the meantime, to minimise the number of people disrupted, we’ve suspended ticket sales for these dates,” the statement added. “We’ll share travel advice, refund information and ticket options as soon as these are finalised.”. This is a breaking news story, more follows...
