NETWORK RAIL RESPONSE TO UNIONS REFERENDUM RESULT

Thursday 6 Mar 2008

NETWORK RAIL RESPONSE TO UNIONS REFERENDUM RESULT

Region & Route:: National

A Network Rail spokemand said: "A very fair offer has been put on the table that includes a 4.8% pay rise in year one and inflation + 0.5% in year two plus increases in other benefits and allowances. We feel this is a good deal for our people, however we will continue discussions with the RMT to resolve the issue as soon as possible."

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