[UK] 11% pay rise agreed for London Underground’s lowest-paid workers

In the UK, London Underground workers with Unite union have reached a pay deal with transport chiefs, Yahoo reports.

In a statement, Unite announced that its members have voted overwhelmingly in favour of the deal.

The pay deal will reportedly see wages for 2023 rise by between 5.8 per cent and 11 per cent. London Underground’s lowest-paid grades will receive the largest increases.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan responded positively to the negotiation breakthrough. He said, “I’m delighted that this pay offer has now been accepted by all four unions.

“This welcome news is a reminder of what can be achieved when you engage and talk with transport workers and I look forward to continuing working with Transport for London and the unions to deliver the world-class transport network Londoners deserve.”

Sharon Graham - Unite general secretary - said, “This was an important pay deal which was secured by workers standing firm and ensuring an improved offer was made.

“Unite always prioritises the job, pay and conditions of its members and is why the union will always give its full support to other workers on London’s transport network who fully deserve a fair pay increase.”

Steve O’Donnell - Unite’s regional secretary for London and Eastern - said, “This pay deal was an important step forward but it is far from the end of the road.

“Unite will ensure that TfL and the Mayor’s office, make decent pay offers for all public sector transport workers in London.”

Finn Brennan - Aslef’s full-time organiser on London Underground - said, “It’s good that the 2023 pay talks have finally concluded.

“Aslef will be submitting our claim for improvements to pay and conditions for 2024 in the next few weeks”

Source: Yahoo

(Quotes via original reporting)

In the UK, London Underground workers with Unite union have reached a pay deal with transport chiefs, Yahoo reports.

In a statement, Unite announced that its members have voted overwhelmingly in favour of the deal.

The pay deal will reportedly see wages for 2023 rise by between 5.8 per cent and 11 per cent. London Underground’s lowest-paid grades will receive the largest increases.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan responded positively to the negotiation breakthrough. He said, “I’m delighted that this pay offer has now been accepted by all four unions.

“This welcome news is a reminder of what can be achieved when you engage and talk with transport workers and I look forward to continuing working with Transport for London and the unions to deliver the world-class transport network Londoners deserve.”

Sharon Graham - Unite general secretary - said, “This was an important pay deal which was secured by workers standing firm and ensuring an improved offer was made.

“Unite always prioritises the job, pay and conditions of its members and is why the union will always give its full support to other workers on London’s transport network who fully deserve a fair pay increase.”

Steve O’Donnell - Unite’s regional secretary for London and Eastern - said, “This pay deal was an important step forward but it is far from the end of the road.

“Unite will ensure that TfL and the Mayor’s office, make decent pay offers for all public sector transport workers in London.”

Finn Brennan - Aslef’s full-time organiser on London Underground - said, “It’s good that the 2023 pay talks have finally concluded.

“Aslef will be submitting our claim for improvements to pay and conditions for 2024 in the next few weeks”

Source: Yahoo

(Quotes via original reporting)