Workers on the Elizabeth Line in London, represented by the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT), are planning a 24-hour strike on New Year's Eve due to a disagreement over pay. The strike action, which will also involve staff refusing overtime and rest days from December 5 to December 18, follows the rejection of the company's pay offer by the union. The RMT is seeking improvements to holiday entitlement and reduced working hours.
Control room employees signed up to the Rail, Maritime and Transport union will walk out for 24 hours from 9pm on December 31.
Staff taking part in the strike are also not working rest days or overtime from December 5 until December 18. RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said: 'Our members play a vital role in running the Elizabeth Line and their demands for fair treatment on working hours and leave remain unmet.The union has called for urgent talks to secure a revised offer.Tube bosses said the Elizabeth Line will still run, but could be busier than normal as a result of the strike action A Transport for London spokesperson said: 'We encourage the RMT and MTR to find a solution to this dispute.
News of the impending strike comes just days after Transport for London awarded the contract for the Elizabeth Line to Japanese conglomerate Sumitomo and UK rail and bus firm Go Ahead.
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