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Eurostar security staff strike threatens Christmas getaway

Operators
James Chapple
30 November 2022

Eurostar security staff will strike for four days in the run up to Christmas, the RMT union has confirmed.

Services to London were said to be delayed by up to 30 minutes

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RMT members contracted by Mitie will walk out on 16, 18, 20 and 23 December in a dispute over pay.


It comes after members returned an 81% vote in favour of strike action after rejecting a below inflation pay offer.


The RMT said some workers were earning as little as £10.66 an hour.


The union warned the action would "severely affect Eurostar services and travel plans for people over the December period".


More than 100 members of Eurostar security staff employed by Mitie are expected to take part in the action.