RATES OF PAY AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE 2023 - KEOLIS AMEY DOCKLANDS (DLR/0001/KAD)

Further to my previous Circular (IR/166/23, 5th June 2023), the referendum concluded with members voting to reject the offer. The Lead Officer and negotiating team met again with the Company but despite their best efforts, no improved offer was forthcoming.

This situation is clearly unacceptable and while we remain available for further talks, the current impasse is of considerable consternation to members as reflected in a resolution received from DLR Branch.

The National Executive Committee has considered a report from the Lead Officer and taken the decision to declare a dispute with the Company over this matter and ballot all affected members for strike action and action short of a strike in the form of an overtime and rest day working ban. I am currently making the necessary preparations to commence this ballot and will keep Branches advised of all further developments.