RMT announcing a strike on the 3rd March only diminishes opportunities to secure the future of their members.



Merseyrail has called on the RMT to reconsider its position following the announcement of yet further strike action to hit the people of the Liverpool City Region and prioritise the future of their members and get back round the table for talks.

This is a senseless dispute because not one single employee will lose their job and is more to do with the RMT being stuck in a time warp of its industrial past. The RMT’s failings to recognise and consider that evolutionary change through modernisation and changes to working practices is vital to meet the needs and expectations of the 21st century customer. It is without doubt that this new fleet of trains will enhance the service provided to our customers. These new trains will be, faster, safer and able to carry more passengers.

Andy Heath, Merseyrail Managing Director said, “yet again the RMT have announced a further strike, remaining entrenched in a position which is to oppose any form of change with no desire to meet with us and reach an agreement. We have continually sought to reach a compromised solution, however, the RMT remain intent on causing disruption to our customers. We will endeavour to provide the best possible rail service that we can to our customers, with the resources we have available, as we have been providing on previous strike days.”

“I would again urge our guards to reconsider their strike action at a time when we should really be in talks about how we can work together to give you clarity and security about your future, building on our commitment to guarantee you a job within our business. Talking is the only way that can be achieved.”