Catering staff employed by Avanti West Coast are on strike today, organized by the RMT union, to protest against poor working conditions, shift pattern changes, and enforced overtime that have led to significant stress and exhaustion. The strike is taking place at multiple locations, including Liverpool Lime Street, Edinburgh Waverley, Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, and Glasgow Central. Labour politician Richard Leonard and SNP MP Chris Stephens have shown support by joining picket lines. The RMT union has criticized Avanti West Coast for its disregard for employee well-being and failure to address the workers' demands for a better work-life balance. The strike has received notable public support.
Whilst failed train operator Avanti West Coast have attempted to undermine our strike by encouraging senior management to cover catering roles our members have stood resolute in their fight for a fair work-life balance. Justice For Caterers ๐ธ Wolverhampton https://t.co/WePc6cUC4m
Caterers employed by @AvantiWestCoast on strike today . Picket line in #Edinburgh well supported. Fair work should include respect for a work/life balance @RMTedinburgh @RMTunion #solidarity https://t.co/LVURS6P2Ta
Good turnout, and public support , for @AvantiWestCoast caterers on strike today at Edinburgh Waverley. Work life balance matters! #FairWork @RMTedinburgh @RMTunion https://t.co/PeDxF9aAPY
Today's Picket Line at Glasgow Central in support of Avanti West Coast Caterers. https://t.co/okPONOUVJo
#JusticeForCaterers - @RMTunion Avanti West Coast picket line outside Glasgow Central this morning was joined by @theSNP @ChrisStephens โ https://t.co/oRM07tfvgq
Huge turnout on the @RMTunion Avanti Caterers picket line at Manchester Piccadilly station. Solidarity with all fighting for a fair work life balance. https://t.co/QxvkjJtLPE
Since taking over the West Coast Main Line franchise, Avanti has been mired in industrial relations disputes, now they're leaving their staff unable to plan their lives. @RMTunion members taking strike action at Edinburgh today. https://t.co/61Gn6JyUcY
It was lovely to meet some of the workers on the @RMTunion picket line this morning. Avanti West Coast is terrible, and itโs no surprise they treat their workers poorly. Solidarity - fight and win. https://t.co/s9p6VmCnLC
Avanti West Coast is treating @RMTunion catering staff shamefully. For as long as they're out on strike, I will support them. https://t.co/47SRAHKPg6
#NSSN supporting @RMTunion #strike by #catering workers on #Avanti West Coast Read more - https://t.co/63IEqeGWgp https://t.co/9Tr7osMxkG
Our picket line this morning outside Waverley station. Victory to the Avanti catering workers @RMTunion @RMT_Scotland https://t.co/8IoCPtmRPv
Solidarity with @AvantiWestCoast caterers today at Edinburgh Waverley. Speaking up for fair work conditions @LabourRichard @RMTunion https://t.co/wZ4FyJ5xvE
Solidarity with @RMTunion members taking action against Avanti today โ ๐ชงIt was great to see them on the picket line at Lime Street this morning and the support from the public. The employer needs to listen to the workers and resolve this dispute https://t.co/ilC2GMk1gD
Failed train operator Avanti West Coast has implemented new rosters that have led to significant stress and exhaustion for catering staff. Today, @RMTunion members are taking action for a better work-life balance. ๐ธ Euston https://t.co/PV1zFFt5fZ
Avanti West Coast is living up to its reputation as one of the worst employers on the railway by showing a shocking disregard for the well-being of its staff. @RMTunion members at Liverpool Lime Street aren't having it! Justice For Caterers https://t.co/wNsLkbq9pi
Supporting the @AvantiWestCoast Catering @RMTunion members at Euston this morning taking action. Solidarity โ๏ธ https://t.co/U8uLKqJ3pb
Great to see @LabourRichard join our Avanti West Coast members on the picket line in Edinburgh today, striking for a better work-life balance โ https://t.co/8KkNyFinjd
Working conditions for caterers on Avanti West Coast trains have been described as "intolerable". Solidarity to all those taking strike action today over shift pattern changes and enforced overtime. @RMT_Scotland https://t.co/ChXHRBROFz
Solidarity greetings to all @RMTunion members taking action today on Avanti West Coast. ๐ชงAll pickets on our map here: https://t.co/TC0mKMX3Nj #StrikeMap https://t.co/s6HxdkZ7n7
Liverpool Lime Street @RMTunion catering members working for failed train operator Avanti West Coast are striking today for a better work-life balance https://t.co/8UiTvgXbqn
Avanti West Coast caterers to strike over dire rosters and unjust working conditions ๐งต @RMTunion will launch strike action on @AvantiWestCoast tomorrow in response to the company's implementation of new rosters that have led to significant stress and exhaustion among employees. https://t.co/ZPXATE0qfM
Tomorrow, @RMTunion catering members who work for Avanti West Coast will be taking strike action. Please support our strike over work-life balance. Come down and say hi this Friday ๐ https://t.co/GW8Sv40uxw
After Avanti West Coast imposed rosters that are causing widespread stress and fatigue, RMT will take strike action on this Friday Join the Avanti West Coast Train catering crew picket lines to show your support ๐ Edinburgh Waverley 09:00-13:00 ๐ Glasgow Central 10.00 - 12.00 https://t.co/kQumqFxCOJ