Workers on London’s Docklands Light Railway have announced a 24-hour strike on New Year's Eve in a dispute over pay and conditions. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union employed by contractor ISS as cleaners, security officers and in other roles will walk out from 6am on 31 December.
The union said there had been a 'comprehensive breakdown' in industrial relations with ISS. RMT general secretary Mick Cash accused the contractor of trying to impose 'fundamental changes' to working conditions.
Mark Davis, Interim General Manager of DLR, said the issue was between Keolis Amey Docklands and their cleaning and security staff and would not impact customers or the DLR service. He urged all parties to resolve the matter through talks.
The strike is the latest in a series of railway industry disputes, with train operators across the country facing walkouts over pay, guard roles and working conditions.
