TSSA News Release
27 August 2008
Welsh Train Services Face Delays Next Week .
From next Thursday, driver managers will begin a work to rule in protest at management’s refusal to negotiate in a long running pay dispute. They will also stage a 24-hour strike from noon on Tuesday September 16.
The managers-responsible for all drivers employed by the company-are protesting about the long term erosion of pay differentials. Some of their staff are now being paid more than them.
Rob Jenks, TSSA senior regional organiser, said: "ATW have succeeded in alienating a key group of highly professional managers who would never normally consider industrial action.
"The result of the ballot, however, confirms the strong feelings of our members and should serve as a wake up call to the company. Needless to say, we remain open to resolving this issue before the start of industrial action."
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