The strikes have been announced just weeks after the RMT accepted a backdated pay rise of 5% from the Rail Delivery Group, the body which represents train companies.
But a dispute remained over planned changes to working practices and talks over future pay.
RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said: “Train managers are being treated unfairly compared to senior managers, who receive significant payments for covering these roles.
“Our members have had enough and this strike action demonstrates their determination to win a fair deal.”
Avanti West Coast said: “We are disappointed the RMT have voted to decline the very reasonable offer made to them to resolve the rest day working dispute and prevent inconvenience to those many people who will be travelling on the West Coast Main Line over this time.
“We will continue to work with the RMT to resolve the dispute.”
Mr Lynch said the union remains ready to reach a settlement, adding: “We urge management to show they are serious about resolving this dispute.”
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