Eurostar strike action called off as talks resume
Strikes by security staff on Eurostar trains this week have been called off to let union members vote on a fresh pay offer.
Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union, employed by Mitie, were due to walk out on Friday and Sunday in a dispute over wages. Talks are continuing, and further strikes planned for next week will go ahead if the dispute is not resolved.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.More than 100 security staff at Eurostar's London St Pancras terminal were due to walk out.
All are employed by the contractor Mitie, and Eurostar says none of its own staff were involved in the dispute.Pay has failed to keep up with the rising cost of living and workers from a host of sectors are downing tools, including paramedics, nurses, rail workers, baggage handlers and postal workers.
Employers such as rail companies and the Royal Mail argue that they have been hit hard by the pandemic and need to modernise services.
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