13 March 2025
RMT Press Office:
Rail union RMT has called off all planned industrial action on Avanti West Coast after members voted to accept a negotiated settlement in the rest day working dispute.
The agreement, secured after several days of strike action, delivers significant improvements for Train Managers, including:
- Pay rates increasing to time plus a quarter, and time plus a half for Saturdays and Sundays.
- Minimum shift payment rising from six hours to seven and a half hours.
- A fairer "Order of Call" process, ensuring Train Managers are prioritised for rest day and spare shifts before senior management is called upon.
- A commitment from Avanti West Coast to review the impact of these changes ahead of the December 2025 timetable and make further improvements if needed.
- Backdated enhanced rest day working payments from 10 February 2025.
RMT general secretary Eddie Dempsey said: "Our members have stood firm, taking significant industrial action, and have won a deal that delivers real improvements to pay, and working conditions.
"This result shows through a strong industrial campaign and robust negotiation we can and do win improvements at work for our members."
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Notes: There was a yes vote of 86.5% on a 90.4% turnout.
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