Workers on London's Docklands Light Railway have voted to go on strike in a row over pay and conditions.

Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union backed industrial action by over four to one, a similar figure to the outcome of a ballot among workers at Network Rail in a separate pay dispute.

The result will now be considered by the union's executive.

The RMT said it had been involved in extensive talks with DLR operators Keolis/Amey Docklands over this year's pay review and other issues including the shifting of the pay anniversary date.

Union members employed by DLR contractors Interserve have also voted overwhelmingly in favour of strikes.

RMT general secretary Mick Cash said: "The union had no option but to move to a ballot of both the directly employed DLR staff and those hired in through Interserve in these two separate disputes.

"The union will not sit back while core issues on pay and working conditions are left unresolved. The ballot results have delivered a huge democratic mandate that the political class could only dream of.

"Our reps were in no doubt that we needed to send a clear message to management that staff are prepared to fight to demand decent rewards and recognition, a safe working environment, decent working conditions and will not be forced into accepting inferior pay arrangements from either KAD or their approved contractors.

"Our members have now sent that message loud and clear.

"RMT'S executive will now consider our next moves and the union remains available for talks in both disputes."

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