First Great Western workers prepare for ballot
Members of rail union RMT working for First Great Western are preparing to ballot for industrial action, after First Group announced plans to axe jobs on new inter-city services. On the new trains, the driver will have sole responsibility for operating the doors, meaning guards are no longer required. The doors could even be operated with the driver as the only member of staff on board, without even an additional train manager. Catering facilities will also be reduced, with passengers in standard class having access only to an at-seat trolley service, meaning a reduction in buffet-car jobs....