SOUTHEASTERN TRAIN CREWS BALLOTED OVER THREAT TO GUARDS

RMT helpline 0800 3763706 :: september 2008 :: RMTnews 4 SOUTHEASTERN SHUNTER DRIVERS After prolonged negotiations on pay, a 4.1 per cent no-strings attached increase to rates of pay, backdated to October 2007, has been accepted SOUTHEASTERN REVENUE PROTECTION STAFF • A 4.3 per cent increase in all salaries with effect from January 6 2008. This is in line with the Retail Price Index of November 2007 • A further increase of 0.25 per cent of the November 2008 Retail Price Index plus 0.13 per cent with effect from January 4 2009 until April 4 2009 to realign this group’s pay anniversary date with all other groups of grades. FIRST GREAT WESTERN DRIVERS The following offer has been studied by the GGC and has accepted. The company has been informed accordingly and the increase should be in the next available pay packet:- • A 5.1 per cent increase to salaries and allowances effective from April 1 2008. • A commitment to enter into restructuring talks. TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS • From April 1 2008 rates of pay for Conductors, Drivers and Station grades to be increased by 4.8 per cent or £800, whichever is the greater. • From April 1 2009 rates of pay for Conductors, Drivers and Station grades to be increased by RPI plus 0.4 per cent or £800 or 3.5 per cent whichever is the greater. RPI will be the February 2009 published figure. • Payment for employees on maternity leave to be increased ALSTOM TRANSPORT WEST COAST • A one year deal from April 1st 2008 • 4.1 per cent pay increase or £800 which ever is the greater (other than red circled staff two per cent) • Increase of London Weighting Allowance of one per cent • Reduction in the working week from 38 to 37, with reduction taken as banked hours • Extension of the company bonus scheme until Sept 2008 LONDON MIDLAND • A five per cent or £800 whichever is greater for all the groups involved backdated to April 1 2008 and reviewed in April 2009 • The company is committed to commencing harmonisation talks with each grade group by identifying key challenges and issues applicable to that grade group and agreeing a target end date. BOMBARDIER DERBY • A 3.25 per cent increase to basic rate for manufacturing staff, backdated to January 1 2008. • A further increase of four per cent on basic rates for all the above groups effective from January 1 2009. • An additional day’s leave out of the annual leave entitlement may be broken down into two- hour blocks. DHL COVENTRY Following the threat of strike action, the company tabled an improved offer which was been accepted in a referendum ballot • 3.75 per cent increase for 39- hour warehouse staff • 3.25 per cent increase plus half hour off working week for 42.5 hour warehouse staff • Four per cent increase for all drivers • 3.5 per cent increase on all higher grade payments • All increases backdated to April 1 2008 NORTHERN RAIL • A one–year no strings attached 4.7 per cent increase across the board for all staff, backdated to April 6 2008. ISS NORTHERN RAIL • A three per cent increase in basic rates of pay backdated to April 1 2008 with a further increase of one per cent from November 1 2008 for members on the station and fleet contracts ISS VIRGIN WEST COAST STATIONS CONTRACT • A four per cent increase to all salaries and allowances backdated to January 1 2008. ARRIVA TRAINS WALES SEAT CATERING • Year 1 – 5.7 per cent increase • Year 2 – four per cent or RPI (April 09) MERSEYRAIL A two-year offer has accepted: • 2008 — 4.6 per cent or £800, whichever is the greater; • 2009 — February RPI +0.25 per cent or £800, whichever is the greater, plus the overtime divisor for carriage cleaners reducing from 39 to 36 hours. • Maternity Pay – Full payment to be increased from 13 to 26 weeks • Travel Facilities – The Company has agreed to support the principle of universal travel facilities and will raise this at Joint Venture level. • Recognition: Carlisle Security (Merseyrail Contract) WILTS AND DORSET BUSES • A four per cent increase to be implemented on all rates of pay, all grades. FIRST CAPITAL CONNECT • A one-year no strings increase of 4.6 per cent from the anniversary date of April 6 2008. • Maternity benefits will be increased for staff with less than one years service 12 weeks at full pay and 27 weeks at SMP staff with one year or more service 22 weeks at full pay and 17 weeks at SMP • First Capital Connect will extend the right to seek flexible working to parents of children up to the age of sixteen. HARWICH INTERNATIONAL PORT Following on from a magnificent show of solidarity from members at Harwich, the company tabled an improved offer which has been accepted. • A four per cent increase to basic pay (basic 1 and 2), roster premium and overtime rates, effective January 1 2008. • A reduction to six months from 12 months for the PO1 probationary period and the introduction of a four-stage payment process for basic 2 pay element. P&O NORTH SEA FERRIES After many meetings with the company, the following offer has been accepted. • A base increase of 4.2 percent, effective from January 1 2008. • Each rating eligible for the personal allowance, will receive a one lump sum payment. • Eligible ratings will receive a lump sum payment equivalent to the personal supplement they received in 2007. P&O IRISH SEAS • A 4.2 per cent increase in basic rates of pay with effect from January 1 2008. • For achieving target performance a payment will be made based on 3.75 per cent of annual salary. FORTH PORTS TUG DRIVERS A three –year agreement with increases and protection for inflation as follows • Year One – 4.5 per cent effective January 1 2008. • Year Two – Three per cent effective January 1 2009. • Year Three – Three per cent effective January 1 2010. • Protection for inflation for years two and three will be based on the RPI figure published in January 2009 and 2010 respectively • With regard to working into rostered time off, where everyone concerned has made their best endeavours to arrange cover, if due to normal operational matters out-going crews are delayed into rostered time-off, a call-out payment will be made. • On the anniversary of achieving 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40 years service, a one-off bonus payment may opt to receive the bonus in the form of an extra weeks leave to be taken in that year. For the purposes of this benefit STAGECOACH HAMPSHIRE BASINGSTOKE ENGINEERS • Year 1 - A 4.8 per cent increase in basic rates of pay, backdated to May 5 2008. • Year 2 – A 3 per cent increase or RPI (whichever is greater) from May 2009 DAMORY COACHES • An hourly rate increase to £7.50 from April 1 2008 • An hourly rate increase to £7.75 from October 1 2008 • The next review will be October 1 2009 • Holidays will be paid in accordance with the Working time regulations. • Staff with three years service or more will accrue one additional days holiday per year providing they complete a period of 12 months free of sickness absence. • Overnight allowance will be increased from £15 to £20 VAE UK • A four per cent increase to basic rates of pay, overtime and pension, backdated to April 1 2008. PAY AND CONDITIONS ROUND-UP RMT News highlights some pay deals negotiated by the union over recent months