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11/03/2010
Rail Union Backs Strike
Rail union members have voted to take strike action, which could potentially disrupt Easter holiday passengers.
The Rail Maritime and Transport (RMT) union said 65% of members voted. Of those, 77% backed industrial action.
Workers are angry over proposals to cut 1,500 maintenance jobs.
Network Rail bosses also want to change working practices.
RMT said it would keep lines of communication open with management in a bid to avert strike action.
"Nobody should be under any illusions about just how determined RMT members are to win this dispute and to stop this reckless gamble with rail safety," said RMT general secretary Bob Crow.
Network Rail has stood over its plans to cut costs and modernise its service.
"The way the railway is maintained and operated needs to change," the rail operator said.
"Work practices that date back to the steam age should no longer have a place on a modern railway. We cannot allow the unions to hold this country to ransom."
(PR/NS)
The Rail Maritime and Transport (RMT) union said 65% of members voted. Of those, 77% backed industrial action.
Workers are angry over proposals to cut 1,500 maintenance jobs.
Network Rail bosses also want to change working practices.
RMT said it would keep lines of communication open with management in a bid to avert strike action.
"Nobody should be under any illusions about just how determined RMT members are to win this dispute and to stop this reckless gamble with rail safety," said RMT general secretary Bob Crow.
Network Rail has stood over its plans to cut costs and modernise its service.
"The way the railway is maintained and operated needs to change," the rail operator said.
"Work practices that date back to the steam age should no longer have a place on a modern railway. We cannot allow the unions to hold this country to ransom."
(PR/NS)
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