RFA STRIKE ACTION

6 O ver 500 RMT seafarers at the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) were forced into taking strike action recently after the employer rejected all union efforts to find a settlement. RMT members at RFA work as civilian merchant seafarers onboard the fleet of vessels which provide the Royal Navy with vital logistic and operational support including humanitarian operations around the world. RFA has imposed a one- year deal of 4.5 per cent which does not reflect the value and sacrifices of staff in the fleet. RMT general secretary Mick Lynch congratulated RFA members who were taking a stand for pay justice. "RFA members have reached their tolerance limit towards poor pay and conditions for UK seafarers despite the vital work that they perform. "Management has remained inflexible throughout the negotiations and has failed to present an improved offer that meets our members' expectations. "RFA must acknowledge the gravity of the situation and avoid a crewing crisis by showing respect for the role RFA STRIKE ACTION Plymouth picket line