Lanarkshire commuters warned of last-minute train cancellations due to overtime ban

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ScotRail is urging commuters in Lanarkshire to check their journey before travelling as a RMT overtime ban gets underway.Some late cancellations are expected when the trade union members follow an instruction from the RMT not to work any overtime.The ban on overtime and rest day working is part of action short of a strike from the RMT and follows the 24-hour strike action on Monday, October 10, resulting from a pay dispute with ScotRail.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Passengers are warned of some daily cancellations starting from tomorrow (Friday) and throughout the period of the RMT’s ban.The RMT rejected ScotRail’s latest improved pay offer which had been tabled in a bid to resolve the dispute and avert strike action.This dispute is separate from the Network Rail-RMT dispute that has also resulted in several days of strike action in recent months.ScotRail’s offer included a five per cent basic pay increase, a six-year job guarantee, a £500 one-off payment for the use of technology such as mobile phones, and improved maternity leave conditions.ScotRail also put forward a further £390 payment and enhanced commission for frontline teams.Over 2000 of ScotRail’s employees are members of the RMT, including in roles such as conductors, ticket examiners, hospitality, station staff (including train