Members of the TSSA Union have voted to accept a pay offer of at least 9% over two years, bringing the dispute with the union to an end.
This means that TSSA members in general and management grades will be eligible to receive backdated pay rises of 5% for 2022 and 4% for 2023, with those in the lowest pay grades being offered a minimum of £1750, or an increase of 13% of 2022/23 pay packets.
As with other offers sent to other rail unions, the proposals set out reforms that will support funding the pay increases, including a new multi-skilled station role.
New part-time contracts will encourage a more diverse workforce, while voluntary working on Sundays will be formalised to meet the demand for weekend services.
The news comes after the RMT rejected a similar offer last month, refusing to let its members have their say on the offer with a vote.
Steve Montgomery, Chair of the Rail Delivery Group, said: “This is a positive breakthrough which shows these disputes can be resolved when members are given an opportunity to have their say in a democratic vote. TSSA members have sent a clear message that they welcome this fair offer, which means that those on the lowest pay are now eligible for a rise of over 13%, with all grades receiving at least a 9% rise in their 2022/23 pay packets.
“We hope that the RMT leadership will take this opportunity to reconsider their rejection of our equivalent offer, call off their unnecessary and disruptive strikes and allow their members a referendum on their own deal.”
Responses
If I received that sort of increase in my pensions it might make the average non advance rail ticket a bit more affordable.
Let us hope that this sends a message to the more right thinking members of the RMT to put pressure on their other (more ludite types) member colleagues to demand a vote.If these strikes go on much longer, the railway will be terminally damaged (if it isn’t already).
RMT union must give their members a chance to vote.
The RMT is the dinosaur on the tracks that’s damaging and holding back the whole rail industry, as well as all those who depend on it.
Time for the RMT leadership to be sent off to Sims Metals for dismantling!