Update on pay talks?

[Norm_D_Ploom]

Funny how all these disputes seem to be coming to an end with a new government that wants to treat workers fairly and make their hard work pay isn't it!

Seriously ? Are you that easily manipulated ?

It was never about the money, you are aware of that aren't you?

 

[Sly Old Fox]

I would suggest looking at how the junior doctors offer was structured as guide to what might happen here.


Why do you say that? could you expand? Talks are on going and since the change of government ( and the return of mature adults) have been described as productive.

They’ll run out of money sorting payrises for everyone else, with nothing left for railway staff, is my prediction.

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

Does anyone expect the RMT to bring back the person who used to compose all those wonderfully-worded press releases that once brightened up our days with mention made of basket-cases, etc.

 

[DarloRich]

They’ll run out of money sorting payrises for everyone else, with nothing left for railway staff, is my prediction.

is that a serious post? On what do you base that? I am sure the union wont get exactly what it wants but compromise is the way to find an agreement.

 

[Mag_seven]

Let's just wait until the outcome of the talks shall we. When these are known we will reopen the thread.

 

[ainsworth74]

With thanks to a member we have a brief update which is that after having received a text message via their union apparently talks today between ASLEF and the DfT were successful and they are close to a resolution. We're not going to re-open the thread until there is more detail however.

 

[ainsworth74]

With thanks to another member an update from the RMT:

Dear RMT Member



PAY UPDATE – TRAIN OPERATING COMPANIES



A meeting has taken place today between your RMT negotiating team and senior officials from the Department for Transport.



I reiterated the need for an unconditional proposal on pay that will enable us to conclude the recent disputes at all of the TOCs, for all of our grades and members covered by collective bargaining.



Following a productive discussion, the DfT committed to formulating a definite proposal for your union to consider shortly.



A further meeting is being arranged where I expect to receive the proposal.



I will advise you of all developments.