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Publication Date: August 3 2009
Solid support for RMT month of action on Arriva Cross Country
RAIL UNION RMT said today that members working for Arriva Cross Country are solidly supporting the month of action short of a strike which started this morning in a dispute over a breakdown in industrial relations around pay and a series of issues relating to working conditions.
Last month Arriva Cross Country RMT members voted by four to one for action on a turnout of 55%.
The action will take the form of:
Arriva Cross Country runs rail services over a wide geographical area stretching across England and into Wales and Scotland.
Bob Crow, RMT general secretary, said today:
“Our members have shown their anger at the divisive approach taken by Arriva Cross Country in respect of pay and a wide range of issues relating to working conditions and this action is aimed at forcing the company back to the table to negotiate a fair deal for all staff. Reports from our reps confirm that the action is being solidly supported across the franchise
“This is just another example of a rail franchise company looking to maximise its own profits at the expense of the workforce and RMT members have demonstrated in their support for this action just how determined they are to secure justice.
“RMT remains available for talks and we call on the company to re-open genuine discussions on the issues at the heart of this dispute.”
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