Heathrow News » Transport http://heathrownews.com News and information from Heathrow Airport Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:19:54 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.5 Sunday’s Heathrow Express strike called off http://heathrownews.com/2011/06/22/sundays-heathrow-express-strike-called-off/ http://heathrownews.com/2011/06/22/sundays-heathrow-express-strike-called-off/#comments Wed, 22 Jun 2011 12:29:50 +0000 admin http://heathrownews.com/?p=1531 A planned strike by Heathrow Express’ RMT union members has been called off.The 24-hour walkout, due to take place on Sunday, was cancelled after an agreement was reached between the union members and Heathrow Express.

The strike action was scheduled for Sunday 26th June 2011 and Monday 27th June and RMT members have now been instructed to book on for shifts as normal on this date.

In a statement issued today, the Rail Maritime and Transport union announced: “Following receipt of an improved offer from the company, strike action and action short of a strike on Heathrow Express scheduled for next week has been suspended to allow for a referendum ballot of members on the new proposals. The RMT executive is calling on members to vote to accept the new and improved offer.”

RMT members also planned to ban overtime this weekend and early next week, but this action has also been suspended.

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