RMT NEGOTIATE SCOTRAIL DEAL

the RDG has not indicated that it is going to drive these matters directly into the 14 individual TOC negotiating structures at this time. “It remains the position that the government requires that RMT should declare the dispute over before the union can enter in to negotiations in each of the TOCs on the detailed changes in the companies and internal departments which is something the union cannot agree with. “It would be irresponsible of your union to give up its mandates and leverage at the negotiating table before the consultations and negotiations on your future in your company has even commenced. “A meeting of the RMT and ASLEF executive committees has also been arranged to discuss our disputes. “I thank you again for your support for your union and each other during this dispute and in the action we have taken. It is essential now that we stand firm and remain committed to the cause until we get a settlement that we can support,” said Mick Lynch. RMT helpline 0800 376 3706 :: june 2023 :: RMTnews 7 R MT members have accepted the latest pay offer from Scotrail which means that all RMT members will receive a five per cent basic uplift with the lowest paid receiving as much as an eight per cent increase. The pay deal was overwhelmingly endorsed by Scotrail members in a referendum and Scotrail RMT members will also benefit from various measures which have added value to the overall pay package. RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said that there had been some tough negotiations and members had voted to accept this modest pay deal. "We have managed to negotiate this deal like many others on the railways including in Wales, the English regions and now Scotland. "Where the Department of Transport has the controlling mandate for 14 train operators, RMT has had a year-long dispute with multiple strikes. "Scotrail members have benefited from annual pay rises and extra value added to their overall pay packages, unlike RMT members on 14 rail operators, some of whom have not had a pay rise in four years,” he said. RMT NEGOTIATE SCOTRAIL DEAL Euston Carlisle