FGW Train Drivers' referendum: No vote.

Following consultation with RMT Driver members employed by First Great Western (FGW), RMT's General Grades Committee (GGC) were requested to conduct a referendum ballot amongst our members in the Driving grade at FGW with a recommendation to reject the company's offer and remain in dispute to acheive an acceptable outcome to our members' claim for a minimum of 104 rest days per year.

The ballot closed yesterday, Thursday 20th October. The result of the referendum ballot is that FGW RMT Drivers have rejected the offer from FGW by a vote of 93%. The GGC will now discuss the way forward.

The union remains available for talks with FGW to resolve the dispute. The result of the referendum called by the ASLE&F (who have made a reccomendation to accept the offer, which in any case they have already signed off) is not expected until next week.