"We urge the RMT and Cleshar CS Ltd to work together to resolve this dispute over pay and conditions. We are assessing the impact of potential strike action and are putting plans in place to help minimise any disruption for our customers."
"Our members have been insulted with such a derisory offer and have no choice but to take strike action. This company is highly profitable and can afford a decent offer for these safety-critical workers. Strike action would be disruptive and our members do not want to inconvenience passengers. But the company has a duty to pay our people properly and we will continue our campaign until we reach a negotiated settlement."
RMT union has called strike action affecting signalling and telecoms staff on the London Overground Windrush line on 26 February, 26 March and 23 April, with possible impacts on the following Friday mornings. The affected route runs from Highbury and Islington to Clapham Junction, West Croydon and Crystal Palace. The dispute centers on a below-inflation pay offer from subcontractor Cleshar CS, and concerns about overtime, annual leave pay and inferior terms compared with the previous contractor. Cleshar CS took over from Carillion in 2018. Transport for London is assessing impacts and urging negotiation; the union says members feel insulted and will continue campaigning.
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