RAIL UNION RMT confirmed today that they will be balloting members on the Southern rail franchise for strike action after the company refused to offer any extra payments or additional leave for working on the 28th December – a recognised bank holiday across the whole of the UK.
Southern have told RMT that they do not recognise Monday 28th December as a bank holiday and their stubborn refusal to engage in any meaningful talks with the union on the issue has forced RMT to initiate a strike ballot.
The ballot will close on Monday 21st December and RMT are calling for a massive yes vote for strike action.
Bob Crow, RMT general secretary, said today:
"It is our clear view that our members on Southern should be properly rewarded for having to work on a public holiday in line with agreements in place across the rest of the rail network.
"Southern should be recognising the hard work and dedication of their staff over the year by offering a gesture of goodwill over the festive season. Instead, they are playing the role of Scrooge and demanding Christmas bank holiday working for flat rate pay.
"That is an insult to our members and that is why we are balloting for strike action."
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