PAY DEAL FOR MAINTENANCE WORKERS IN RECORD TIME

Wednesday 16 Feb 2005

PAY DEAL FOR MAINTENANCE WORKERS IN RECORD TIME

Region & Route:: National

Network Rail today welcomed the news that RMT members have accepted the Network Rail pay offer for maintenance workers. By reaching this groundbreaking agreement, so early in the year, it means the company can move onto addressing the fundamental issue of building a world-class, efficient maintenance organisation for the railway. John Armitt, Chief Executive, said: “We are delighted we have reached agreement with the RMT on the pay offer for maintenance workers. The last year has seen an enormous amount of positive change within the company and the industry as a whole, with delays coming down substantially and costs coming under control. Great progress has been made reintegrating the maintenance organisation back into the company.” The offer accepted means increased basic rates across all of maintenance by the official RPI for February 2005 plus 0.75% with a maximum of 4%. The increase will be effective from 1 April 2005.

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