DLR sick pay dispute leads to four days strike action

Bidvest Noonan the contractor at the centre of this storm, has failed to offer company sick pay to its staff despite the fact a fellow contractor Amulet did so on the DLR.

Both contractors operate on DLR under KAD who is a company hired by TfL to run the service.

RMT has tried repeatedly to engage with Bidvest Noonan over the issue but the contractor said it was “discussing the matter with TfL,” despite having had more than six months to respond to the union’s demand for contractual sick pay.

With no progress and no sign of meaningful engagement from the employer, members have no choice but to take strike action.

RMT General Secretary Eddie Dempsey said: “Bidvest Noonan on the DLR have behaved appallingly and not made any offer on company sick pay that is remotely acceptable.

"Their refusal to engage properly with the union shows the contempt local company representatives have for their staff who do a vital job on DLR.

"Our members will not put up with this appalling treatment and are prepared to take sustained strike action if necessary."

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Notes:

RMT members will walk out for two 48-hour strikes, from:

Thursday 27 November to Friday 28 November and Monday 1 December to Tuesday 2 December.