Strike action set to disrupt North West train services - this is when it's happening
Passengers are advised to check the latest updates before travelling on August 1
Train passengers have been warned of likely disruption to services this weekend due to strike action.
The rail union RMT has announced further strike action by Avanti West Coast members at Manchester Piccadilly station on Saturday August 1 over the unfair dismissal of a colleague.
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The union’s 24-hour strike action this Saturday, August 1 as well as on August 29 and October 10.
It is expected to severely disrupt passengers travelling to London from Manchester and possibly other services to and from the city centre station.
The union says that despite taking it industrial action against sacking which was based on anonymous allegations, the company has decided to ignore the workforce and uphold the sacking at an appeal hearing.
RMT general secretary Eddie Dempsey said that it was extremely disappointing to sack a worker who had clearly been the victim of a toxic workplace culture which encouraged anonymous and unsubstantiated complaints.
“This member has been made a scapegoat for multiple management failings, including the company's inability to manage its employees to an acceptable standard within the workplace.
“This union is sending the clearest possible message to Avanti West Coast that there will be no let-up until this unfair dismissal is overturned and the issues at the heart of this dispute are resolved,” he said.
Passengers are advised to check the latest updates before travelling.