The RMT Union has called off all industrial action at Avanti West Coast after members accepted an offer from the operator.
The agreement ends the rest day working dispute and comes after several strike action days and includes:
- 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.”
Responses
I have never understood why Saturday and Sunday working relies on overtime. Surely these days should be part of the normal rosta because, if you work a Saturday or Sunday, you would have a day off in the week. This Avanti agreement does nothing to solve this ongoing problem.