RMT General Grades Committee decision:

We note the new, slightly improved offer from London Underground of:

• £100 depending on meeting ‘Customer Satisfaction Survey’ targets
• £20 per shift worked (including those on alternative duties or off sick due to assault) during the Games only (4 weeks)

This does not address most of our reasons for rejecting the previous offer, and remains unacceptable because:

• The money offered is not an adequate reward for our members.
• The £100 will not be paid unless the targets are met.
• The £20 per shift amounts to only around £400, and that those who have leave or sickness (except caused by assault) will receive less or nothing.
• There is no reward for the increased workload taken on by staff.
• Unlike offers from other companies, this offer does not reward staff for work during the run-up to the Games or the period between the Olympics and the Paralympics.
• It is the company’s intention to pay an additional £500 to drivers, but not to pay an additional sum to any other grade. This is not acceptable to this union.
• The company has attached ‘flexibility’ conditions to the offer about which we have serious concerns.

We therefore instruct the General Secretary to:

• Write to London Underground advising our rejection of this offer.
• Demand talks to ensure that all grades receive appropriate reward for the Olympic period.
• Send a personal letter to all London Underground members outlining RMT’s stance on this issue, based on the content of this decision and our previous decision of 17 January.
• Ensure that our representatives provide up-to-date reports to the General Secretary and to members.
• Place this matter back in front of us in the event of any developments.