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Railway catering workers have voted to strike in a dispute over pay, PA Media reports. PA says:
Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) employed by DHL, which provides catering services for Avanti trains, backed industrial action by 97% on a 66% turnout.
The union said the workers had not been offered a pay rise despite the cost of living crisis.
This is a fantastic ballot result for our members, and it is now time for DHL and Avanti to make an offer on pay.
It is insulting that our members have not been offered anything despite the fact both DHL and Avanti are highly profitable.
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