Heavy Haul Rail (RMT) Strike Calendar

The rail union RMT plans to initiate a 48-hour strike at Heavy Haul Rail Ltd on Thursday, June 25th.

This action follows the company's refusal to rule out compulsory redundancies as part of a significant restructuring program.

Discussions and some mitigation measures have occurred, but the employer will not guarantee job protection.

The conflict involves proposed changes affecting Control, Rosters, TOPS, Train Planning, Administration, and Management grades.

The restructuring proposal includes merging roles, revising job descriptions, and relocating some positions approximately 200 miles without clear operational or cost advantages.

The freight operator has rejected the union's demand for an agreement prohibiting compulsory redundancies.

The planned strike action is intended to defend job security and protect existing terms and conditions.

The dispute remains active due to the ongoing lack of firm guarantees regarding compulsory redundancies from the employer.