RMT and TSSA Negotiate Ground-Breaking Olympics Pay Deal For Network Rail Staff
Submitted by Peter on 11 May, 2011 - 14:35Rail union RMT confirmed today that, having pursued a claim with sister union TSSA, they have secured a ground-breaking pay and rewards package offer aimed at taking Network Rail staff through the Olympics:
- £500 additional money for working through the Olympics period
- More than 10% pay increase on the basic over the next two years - 5.2% this year and RPI plus .5% in 2012.
- Agreement of a disputes procedure throughout the Olympics period that means no union member can be dismissed and which recognises the continuing right to withdraw labour.