AVANTI PAY WIN

RMT has called off planned industrial action on Avanti West Coast after members overwhelmingly voted to accept a negotiated settlement in the rest working dispute. The agreement, secured after several days of strike action, delivers significant improvements for Train Managers, including backdated pay rates increasing to time plus a quarter, and time plus a half for Saturdays and Sundays. The minimum shift payment rises from six hours to seven and a half hours and a fairer ‘Order of Call’ process, ensuring Train Managers are prioritised for rest day and spare shifts before senior management is called upon. There is also a commitment from company to review the impact of such changes ahead of the December 2025 timetable and make further improvements if needed. RMT general secretary Eddie Dempsey said that members had stood firm, taking significant industrial action, and had won a deal that delivers real improvements to pay, and working conditions. "This result shows through a strong industrial campaign and robust negotiation we can and do win improvements at work for our members," he said. RMT helpline 0800 376 3706 :: march/april 2025 :: RMTnews 6 R MT members at Rail Gourmet working on the TransPennine Express contract have overwhelmingly voted to accept a 10 per cent pay rise, securing a major victory in their fight for fair wages. With over 75 per cent voting in favour, the deal includes the pay increase for Customer Hosts, Customer Service Assistants, and Team Leaders, backdated to November with no conditions. There will also be a set pay anniversary date of April 1 each year. RMT general secretary Eddie Dempsey welcomed the win and praised members for their steadfast determination to achieve such a significant deal. "This result proves that the power of collective action yields results, securing a well- earned 10 per cent no strings attached pay deal. "RMT will always fight for fair pay and conditions across the industry at all grades," he said. AVANTI WEST COAST WIN Union wins deal to ending rest day working dispute following several days of action PAY WIN FOR RAIL GOURMET WORKERS ON TPE