Pay round-up

OCS EUROSTAR G A 3.5 per cent increase in basic wages backdated to April 1 2004. G An RPI (level of inflation) plus 0.5 per cent increase basic wages effective from April 1 2005. Rates of pay will be affected as follows: - RMT news – Pay and conditions Pay and conditions agreements in brief MAERSK OFFSHORE DEEP SEA RATINGS G A 3 per cent increase in the basic rates of pay backdated to February 1 2004 G A 24 day increase in leave from 134 days per year to 158 days per year. TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS G A 3.5 per cent increase in rates of pay or £600, whichever is greater G Maternity pay to be harmonised at 13 weeks The company is committed to enter into early discussions on harmonisation of Traincrew grades and also re-structuring for station grades, with a view to completion by December 31 2004. MERSEYRAIL Following two days of intensive negotiations the following agreement was made: G A 3.5 per cent increase in rates of pay, from April 4 2004, or a £600 flat rate increase, whichever is greater. This offer will seriously benefit lower paid members such as carriage cleaners and shunters. G Improved family-friendly policies in respect of increasing maternity leave from 6 weeks to 13 weeks on full pay. Paternity leave to be increased from one week at full pay to two weeks at full pay. G An allowance of £165 for hosiery for female members of staff on each uniform issue. HULL TRAINS Two options were put to staff, which voted for the following: Increase in salary for Train Manager of £725 per annum, equating to 4.6 per cent. G Increase in salary for Hospitality staff of £500 per annum, equating to 4.9 per cent. G Introduction of 36 hour week from December 12 2004 subject to local discussions which will also consider how to move to a 35-hour week by December 2005. The following changes to be introduced: G Lodge turn payments to provide either actual hours worked or subject to a minimum of five hours. G Existing off-roster payments for Train Managers will continue subject to the following conditions G Payment to be made where less than 48 hours notice to change of roster is given. G Payment to be made when moved off roster to a lodge turn. THAMESLINK G Basic rates and associated allowances to be increased by 4 per cent from April 4 2004. G Inner London allowance to be increased by 5per cent from April 4 2004. G The pay anniversary review date in respect of Revenue Protection staff will be brought into line with other Retail groups with effect from April 2005. G Rail Operator grades employed within Thameslink booking offices will be re-graded to CO2 grade. G Paternity leave to be increased to a basic week’s leave with pay. G A 35 hour week will be introduced with effect from June 27 2004, back dated. FIRST NORTH WESTERN G A 3.5 per cent increase in basic rates of pay backdated to April 1 2004. G A commitment has made to set up a joint working party to progress Station Grades restructuring. G A joint working party to review the formulation of Traincrew diagrams. ISLAND LINE The following 4-year deal was agreed by staff G An increase in basic rates of pay of 4 per cent for 2003 G An increase in basic rates of pay of 4 per cent for 2004 G An increase in basic rates of pay of 4 per cent for 2005 G An increase in basic rates of pay of 3.8 per cent for 2006 ARRIVA TRAINS NORTHERN G A 3.5 per cent or a £600 increase (whichever is greater) in the basic rates of pay or backdated to 4th April 2004. G An increase in hosiery to female staff members from six to twelve sets. Future talks will discuss maternity, paternity, parental and adoption leave. This will include diversity, flexible working and time off for dependants. WINDERMERE LAKE CRUISES G A 3.5 per cent increase in the basic rates of pay backdated to April 2004. G A 10.4 per cent increase for the lowest paid grades. G A reduction to the working week from 41- to 39 hours prior to overtime rates becoming applicable. The offer gives a total average increase to 4.8 per cent. BOURNEMOUTH TRANSPORT G Coach Driver’s hourly rate to be increased to £6.54 per hour G Sick pay paid at agreed National Express 035 roster rate on a daily basis G Holiday rate is based on 8 hours at £6.54 per hour for 20 days leave G Charge hand fitters to be paid at £9.32 per hour G Skilled fitters to be paid at £8.46 per hour G Semi – skilled mechanics to be paid at £6.64 per hour 10 Job Title Current Rate From 1st April 2004 Cleaner £5.25 £5.43 Night Cleaner £6.00 £6.21 Buggy Driver £5.75 £5.95 Window Cleaner £8.66 £8.96 Team Leader £6.75 £6.99 Passenger Services Agent £5.44 £5.63