Rail workers set to strike on major London train line on New Year’s Eve
Workers on London’s Elizabeth Line are to strike on New Year’s Eve in a dispute over pay.
Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) based in the control room will walk out for 24 hours from 9pm on New Year’s Eve.
This will put many reveller’s plans on hold as they struggle to find another way in to celebrate the start of a new year.
Workers are also not working rest days or overtime from December 5 until December 18.
The union said it has rejected the company’s pay offer and is seeking improvements to holiday entitlement and a reduction in working hours.
RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said: ‘Our members play a vital role in running the Elizabeth Line and their demands for fair treatment on working hours and leave remain unmet.
‘The current offer falls short, and our members are determined to secure a fair deal.’
The union has called for urgent talks to secure a revised offer.
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