CHURCHILL CLEANERS TAKE STRIKE ACTION

4 RMT helpline 0800 376 3706 :: may 2022 :: RMTnews Churchill cleaners launched strike action in their fight for a £15 per hour pay rate and marched at this year’s Mayday rally in London to get the message out. Staff in cleaning roles on GTR, Southeastern trains, and HS1 can earn as little £8.91 an hour. The union is demanding Churchill pay company sick pay and free travel for cleaning staff across the network, just like every other railway worker is entitled to. Due to the cost-of-living crisis with prices rising at their fastest rate in 30 years and inflation running at over seven per cent, these workers need a pay rise now. Churchill made £39 million profit in 2020 but is flatly refusing to raise cleaners’ wages to a reasonable standard. Hundreds of Churchill cleaners take to picket lines in fight for decent pay, proper sick pay and help with travel to work SOLIDARITY: RMT president Alex Gordon calls for support at Tyne and Wear May Day rally for striking Churchill cleaners CHURCHILL CLEANERS TAKE STRIKE ACTION