Exchange rate dispute results in strike

Currency exchange rates have become the basis of industrial action for Eurostar train drivers over today (Friday 18th December) and tomorrow.

Problems arose when train drivers' union Aslef claimed that drivers from the UK were losing money when their work took them to Paris or Brussels.

Staff allowances have been increased with UK inflation but this has failed to keep up with exchange rates, which, despite minor fluctuations, have remained generally low for the pound.

Aslef argued that Eurostar is failing to implement an existing formula which will rectify the discrepancies caused by currency exchange rates.

The union tried to negotiate with Eurostar, but talks have fallen apart.

Aslef has said that some inconvenience to passengers is to be expected due to what the union claims was a "completely inflexible approach" on the part of Eurostar.

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Posted by Alan Smith