News | TransportRMT under fire over Easter action on commuter trainsRail bosses ordered four days of industrial action over Easter APNicholas Cecil, Political Editor @nicholascecilDeputy Political Editor21 March 2018Rail union bosses were criticised today for ordering four days of industrial action over Easter despite fewer than half of members voting for it.The RMT expects the refusal to work rest days, and other action short of a full strike, to have a major impact on South Western Railway in the row over the role of guards and driver-only operation of trains.A total of 358 out of 782 members eligible to vote backed action — 46 per cent.But just 492 members actually voted, meaning a 73 per cent majority were in favour.Read MoreFreedom Pass: Londoners may have to go back into battle to save travel freebieLet's take free transport from oldies and give it to struggling youthHS2's longest tunnel is completed - but trains still won't run for yearsSponsoredThe best destinations and activities to book this winterUnder the law, fresh ballots for action must have at least a 50 per cent turnout. This one did, with 63 per cent.Transport Secretary Chris Grayling said RMT leaders were “determined to bring misery to Londoners.”MORE ABOUTTrain Strike
