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STRIKES by rail workers in two separate disputes are to go ahead on New Year’s Eve, transport union RMT confirmed today.
Cross Country train managers and senior conductors workers will walk for 24 hours in a row over the role of guards.
And Gate Gourmet catering staff at Edinburgh Waverley will take a day of action in a long-running dispute over bulling allegations.
RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said any disruption was “wholly down to these greedy private companies on our railways seeking to squeeze out every penny they can by hammering down on safety, jobs and workplace dignity.”
He added: “Our members at Cross Country and Gate Gourmet are standing up for all rail workers as we expect a torrent of attacks on jobs, pay, safety, pensions and working conditions in 2022.
“We are ready for a new year of campaigning and action on all fronts.”
Cross Country said it expected disruption to its services, adding it would only be able to run a “very limited” timetable.
