27 August 2026
RMT Press Office:
Planned strike action tomorrow (Friday August 28) by outsourced cleaners and catering workers at TransPennine Express (TPE) has been suspended following an improved pay offer.
Catering workers at Rail Gourmet and cleaners at Bidvest Noonan have already taken action which has forced both companies to increase the pay uplift offer to 3.6 per cent backdated to April.
The union has suspended the action while further consultations take place with reps.
RMT general secretary Eddie Dempsey said that it was clear that this improved offer would not have come about without these members standing firm.
“We are sending a message to employers that outsourced workers should not be expected to put up with low pay.
“Ultimately we want the government to act and bring outsourced workers in-house where they belong,” he said.
Want to receive updates from us? Subscribe to a mailing list
Tagged with: RMT, Eddie Dempsey, TPE, TransPennine Express, Rail Gourmet, Bidvest Noonan, Pay
Related News
- RMT members to strike over threat to water down safety on East West Rail
- Workers at Wood Group to take industrial action as company threatens to fire and rehire
- RMT suspends strike action on TPE
- RMT calls for levy on record rolling stock company profits
- Outsourced Mitie Tube workers to take strike action over spycams
Latest News
- RMT members to strike over threat to water down safety on East West Rail
- Workers at Wood Group to take industrial action as company threatens to fire and rehire
- RMT calls for levy on record rolling stock company profits
- Outsourced Mitie Tube workers to take strike action over spycams
- RMT suspends strike action on TPE
Unity House
Tel: 020 7387 4771
Email: