Our Ref: BR4/0001/HR(LNER)
15th February 2024
Dear RMT Member,
RATES OF PAY AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE 2023 – HITACHI RAIL LTD (LNER EAST COAST)
RMT CALLS FURTHER STRIKE ACTION
The referendum resulted in an overwhelming majority of members rejecting the Company’s offer. The National Executive Committee has considered this matter again today and taken the decision to call further strike action. All members at Doncaster Train Maintenance Depot are instructed not to book on for any shifts that commence between:
- 00:01 hours until 23:59 hours on Thursday 29th February 2024
- 00:01 hours until 23:59 hours on Friday 1st March 2024
Your colleagues at Bounds Green, Craigentinny and London North Pole depots are also taking strike action over the same period.
Members who are facing financial hardship as a result of taking strike action can approach their union Branch and/or Regional Council for assistance in this matter. Funds have been made available to assist striking members experiencing hardship due to industrial action.
I urge you to continue to stand firm together and support the industrial action until this matter is resolved. I will keep you advised of all further developments.
STAND FIRM TOGETHER
SUPPORT THE STRIKE
Yours sincerely
Michael Lynch
General Secretary