December 17th 2024.
As we approach the end of the year, it seems that the battle between Avanti West Coast and their workers is far from over. A fresh round of rail strikes has been announced, starting on New Year's Eve. The dispute centers around the issue of rest day working and despite attempts at reaching a resolution, the workers have rejected the proposed deal.
According to the Rail, Maritime and Transport union, their members who work as train managers will be striking on New Year's Eve, January 2, and every Sunday between January 12 and May 25. This will undoubtedly cause significant disruption to those travelling on the West Coast Main Line during this time.
In a statement, an RMT spokesperson expressed their disappointment in the rejected deal and emphasized the need for sustained strike action in order to push management towards a negotiated settlement. They also mentioned that up to 400 members are involved in the dispute, with an overwhelming 83% voting against the proposed deal.
Avanti West Coast has acknowledged the upcoming strikes and is currently assessing the impact they will have on their services. They have assured customers that they will provide updates as soon as possible. This comes after previous strikes planned for December 22, 23, and 29 were suspended due to a suggested agreement being put to a referendum of RMT members.
In response to the rejected deal, an Avanti West Coast spokesperson expressed disappointment and stated that the strikes will cause significant inconvenience to their customers. They also reiterated their openness to working with the RMT in order to resolve the dispute.
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