Rail union, RMT, has today announced that strike action on the Greater Anglia network will go ahead this Bank Holiday Weekend.
The strike action is because of the ongoing dispute over the role of the guard.
RMT has said that the 24 hours of strike action will take place on Saturday 5th May 2018.
Please check the Greater Anglia website for service information.
What did the officials say?
RMT General Secretary Mick Cash said;
“Despite strenuous efforts by RMT Reps to reach a negotiated settlement to this dispute the vital safety role of the guard is still under threat and the extension of DOO remains a serious risk.
” As a result, the union's National Executive Committee has had no option but to instruct our Greater Anglia Conductor and Senior Conductor members to take a further 24 hours of industrial action this Saturday.
“Once again, I would like to congratulate our members for their continuous show of strength and solidarity throughout this long dispute which is solely about putting rail safety before private profit.“The union also thanks the travelling public for their support and understanding throughout our campaign to put safety and access to services for everyone using our railways right at the top of the agenda.
“RMT remains available for genuine and meaningful talks with the company.”
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