RDW agreements...so much ire
These agreements are mutually beneficial for both TOC & Drivers, the details may differ TOC by TOC but ingeneral.....
The TOC benefits as it is able to release Driving instructors and trainees because with a RDW agreement there are staff volunteering to cover the shift of the Di & trainee. Recruitment & training can be planned ahead.
The Traincrew benefit in having a number of guaranteed leave days available each day because there are staff volunteering to cover.
RDW agreements are just that, an agreement negotiated and signed by ASLEF reps & Management.
RDW agreements themselves are very rarely withdraw by TOC or ASLEF as part of pay disputes or negotiations.
The withdrawal of Overtime during industrial action does not terminate the RDW agreement. However management will retaliate by removing the lieu day guarantee.
Just as management can't force staff to work overtime ASLEF can not tell staff to not work time unless there is ballot,
however staff can choose not to volunteer for overtime as happens occasionally for local disputes.