Alstom: RMT Wins 2.5% Pay Rise - More for Lower-Paid Grades

Circular No. IR/253/09: RATES OF PAY AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE 2009 – ALSTOM METRO TRAINS

I can confirm that the General Grades Committee has accepted the following offer from Alstom on behalf of our members on the Northern and Jubilee Lines:

  • An increase in basic rates of pay of 2.5% with effect from 1st April 2009.
  • In lieu of the above, for those positions with a total salary package rate of less than £26,000 per annum (Basic Pay & Shift Pay), the offer is improved to increase the basic rate of pay for such roles by 2.65% with effect from 1st April 2009. The current agreed shift rates for these posts will continue to be paid in addition to the revised basic rate of pay.
  • A commitment to retain the current level of financial support for the purchase on an Annual Season Ticket (AST) - 75% refund of the total cost of the AST, or, £1200 per AST purchased, whichever is the lower.

The company has been informed of our acceptance accordingly.