4 May 2023
RMT Press Office:
RAIL union RMT announced the results of a re-ballot of members working for 14 train operating companies today which massively re-affirmed a mandate for further strike action.
All the ballots passed the 50 per cent participation threshold imposed by the government’s anti-trade union laws and included massive votes for further strike action.
RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said that the overwhelming backing for further strike action across 14 train operating companies was a de-facto referendum on the dispute.
“It is clear from these results that members are not prepared to accept a pay offer based on mass job cuts and major attacks on their terms and conditions.
“This sends a clear message to the employers that the huge anger amongst rail workers is very real and they need to recognise that fact, face reality and make improved proposals.
“They need to get around the table with RMT and negotiate in good faith for a better deal for rail workers,” he said.
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Note editors:
Below is a grid of ballot results. On an average turnout on each TOC of nearly 70 per cent over 90 per cent of votes cast backed strike action.
Strike Action
Company |
Eligible to Vote |
Votes Cast |
Turnout |
Voting Yes |
Voting No |
Spoilt Papers |
% of Actual Votes |
Avanti West Coast |
2021 |
1539 |
76.15% |
1474 |
62 |
3 |
95.96% |
C2C |
104 |
61 |
58.65% |
58 |
3 |
0 |
95.08% |
Chiltern Railway |
270 |
184 |
68.15% |
171 |
13 |
0 |
92.93% |
Cross Country |
857 |
654 |
76.31% |
627 |
26 |
1 |
96.02% |
East Midlands Railway |
773 |
543 |
70.25% |
494 |
49 |
0 |
90.98% |
GTR |
2287 |
1298 |
56.76% |
1130 |
159 |
9 |
87.06% |
Great Western Railway |
2701 |
1892 |
70.05% |
1684 |
206 |
2 |
89.01% |
Greater Anglia |
1061 |
697 |
65.69% |
626 |
69 |
2 |
89.81% |
LNER |
1843 |
1284 |
69.67% |
1184 |
99 |
1 |
92.21% |
Northern Trains |
3320 |
2456 |
73.98% |
2264 |
188 |
4 |
92.18% |
SE Trains |
1600 |
1091 |
68.19% |
964 |
125 |
2 |
88.36% |
South Western Railway |
2149 |
1302 |
60.59% |
1133 |
168 |
1 |
87.02% |
Transpennine Express |
535 |
384 |
71.78% |
356 |
28 |
0 |
92.71% |
West Midlands Trains |
1369 |
990 |
72.32% |
926 |
61 |
3 |
93.54% |
Average (Mean) |
1492 |
1027 |
68.47% |
935 |
90 |
2 |
91.63% |
Total |
20890 |
14375 |
68.81% |
13091 |
1256 |
28 |
91.07% |
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