DLR strike called off

By Rob Virtue on September 28, 2009 10:26 AM |

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Serco Docklands has announced the planned 48-hour DLR strike by the RMT union due to begin on Wednesday has been cancelled.

The union had threatened its members would walk out over proposed changes in rosters at the control centre in Poplar, which the company said was needed to maintain safety.

Talks had been held over the weekend and Serco said these had resulted in the strike action being called off.

No more details have yet been released.

Managing director of Serco David Godley said: "We are very pleased with the positive outcome of our talks with the RMT in reaching an agreement. Safety remains our number one priority."

Union officials claim the changes, which see shifts reduced from 12 to eight hours, will cost staff 24 rest days a year.