ScotRail workers have seen off an attempt by their employer to attack working conditions, and have broken the pay freeze that the government and employers were determined to impose on us. But Scotrail workers will face new battles in the new year. It is essential that we build on the momentum of their success so far and spread strike action across the rail industry.
Also in Scotland, workers on Serco Caledonian Sleeper continue with strike action over horrendous conditions and behaviours coming from management. The ScotRail win may give them a boost — but it may leave them feeling isolated. If we all rally to support them, the Sleeper strikers can still win.
RMT will soon be balloting for strikes on Network Rail and on London Underground, where ASLEF has already returned an emphatic vote for action. Employers across the industry are planning to cut jobs and attack working c
conditions.
A co-ordinated fightback can stop them.
