Railway workers in England agree to a pay rise

In the RMT statement, which since December of last year has frequently decided to go on strike demanding a wage increase and has caused disruptions in the country’s transportation, it was noted that the union accepted the offer of the employing companies for wage increases and labor improvements. conditions.

The statement specifies that the employer companies’ proposal received the support of 76 percent of union members and was approved by a vote of 20,000 members.

RECOMMENDED INCREASED BY 9.2 PERCENT

In the package of proposals presented to the union by the railway transport companies, the salary of the lowest-income employee must be increased by 14.4 percent, and the salary of the highest-income employee by 9.2 percent.

In the union’s statement it was reported that it has been decided to renew the contract that stipulates the prevention of forced dismissals until 2025 in the package of employer companies.

Commenting on the issue, RMT General Secretary Mick Lync said: “Since we started the strike, we have clearly accepted and committed to a new pay increase and offer, with the inspiring solidarity and determination of our members. The dispute is over. made his assessment. (AA)