Summary
Train drivers at CrossCountry will strike over disagreements on how the company handles disciplinary processes. The union, Aslef, claims the company is not following agreed rules for discipline and grievances. The strike is set for October 3, with a refusal to work extra hours starting September 21.
Key Facts
- Over 80% of Aslef's 632 members voted, with nearly 90% supporting the strike.
- The strike is due to CrossCountry allegedly not following agreed disciplinary and grievance procedures.
- Aslef members will not work overtime starting September 21 and will strike on October 3.
- CrossCountry's network serves major UK cities like Birmingham, Edinburgh, and Manchester.
- CrossCountry expressed disappointment in the decision and aims to reach an agreement with Aslef.
- The RMT union also took action recently over issues with staffing, safety, and pay.
- Aslef says the company frequently breaks agreements and misinterprets union terms.
- Mick Whelan, Aslef's leader, said the strike is due to the company acting in bad faith regarding agreements.
