Scotrail and Caledonian Sleeper staff vote for strike action

8 August 2024

RMT Press Office:

RMT members working on key Scottish rail services have voted for strike action following a ballot.

Scotrail and Caledonian Sleeper workers were separately balloted after rejecting pay offers from both companies.

Workers at Scotrail returned an 85% 'yes' vote for strike action on a 64% turnout.

And Caledonian Sleeper members produced a 90% yes vote on a 66% turnout.

The union will be speaking to both employers in order to come to a negotiated settlement.

RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said: "I congratulate RMT members in Scotrail and Caledonian Sleeper for this fantastic ballot result.

"Talks with both sets of employers will be convened in a bid to resolve this dispute."

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