Eurostar Faces Rail Union Strike Threat
Rail union RMT has threatened strike action at Eurostar due to worsening working conditions.
- Members to be balloted over safety and conditions at work
- Union claims staff face unreliable trains, poor service recovery, and operational safety concerns
- Money not being invested in improving fleet reliability or ensuring safe and secure conditions at stations
"Eurostar is making billions in revenue, but frontline staff are being left to deal with unsafe conditions and the consequences of poor management decisions."
"Eurostar is prioritising the bottom line ahead of our members concerns around investment in safety and good conditions at work. If Eurostar does not change course, strike action cannot be ruled out."
RMT general secretary Eddie Dempsey
A timeline for any industrial action has not been disclosed.
Author's summary: Eurostar faces strike threat over poor working conditions.