Unite secures union representation with Hitachi

Hitachi Javelin

Unite, Britain’s biggest union, has reached a deal to represent workers at Hitachi’s state of the art maintenance depot at Ashford, Kent, which maintains the high speed Javelin Fleet.

Unite’s national officer, Bob Rixham said: “Unite has secured the first UK union recognition agreement with Hitachi Rail after many months of meetings and negotiations.  I have been impressed by the long term commitment that Hitachi have made to both train operating and manufacturing. Unite will be working hard to support and assist the workers at the Ashford depot.”

Unite continues to grow in the rail sector, this ground breaking deal follows recognition agreements reached with Bombardier at New Cross Gate, Haymarket and Nottingham maintenance depots.