13/12/2012

ScotRail Workers Set For Christmas Eve Strike

ScotRail workers will strike on December 22 and on Christmas Eve, according to RMT Union.

In November, staff voted overwhelmingly in favour of taking action following a dispute over the sacking of an employee.

The RMT say a members was sacked for trying to make sure a passenger had the correct ticket.

ScotRail management will "put contingency plans in place".

(GK)

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