Eurostar Security (RMT) Strike Calendar
Strike Type: Rail
Latest Updates (3)
Security staff employed by Mitie on the Eurostar contract have called off a planned strike after the company made an improved pay offer of over 10% and an uplift of nearly 30% for the lowest paid employees. The offer includes a 10.3% pay increase including back pay, and a 28.89% increase for the lowest paid staff. In addition, the company has agreed to review its discretionary sick pay policy and to offer guaranteed hours on permanent shift patterns, with flexible employees given choices that suit their individual requirements. The union representing the workers, the RMT, has praised the employees for their efforts in securing the improved offer.
An RMT spokesman said: "The union suspended scheduled strikes this week to allow Mitie security members to take part in a referendum on the latest company offer which will be concluded on 19 December. "Strikes for December 22 and 23 next week remain on at the present time."
Security staff at Eurostar are set to go on strike multiple times this December over pay disputes. The strikes, which will be carried out by around 100 staff members contracted to facilities company Mitie, are expected to severely affect Eurostar services and travel plans for people over the holiday period. The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union, which represents the striking workers, has claimed that staff earn only £10.66 an hour and called on Mitie and Eurostar to reach a negotiated settlement.
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