🚆 All aboard for change? The Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) has sounded the alarm on a potential pay dispute with Network Rail. The issue? Well, it’s all about pay rises not quite keeping up with the cost of living, despite rail workers boosting productivity year after year.
RMT’s General Secretary Eddie Dempsey made it clear: rail staff have been the backbone of the industry, ensuring trains run smoothly and safely. Yet, their pay packets haven’t quite gotten the memo. 📉 “Our members have enhanced the value of the railways,” Dempsey says, but their earnings just aren’t matching up.
Network Rail’s response? They’re scratching their heads, saying they’re “surprised and disappointed” by the union’s move, insisting the pay talks haven’t even begun. 🤔 They’re meeting the unions in November, hoping for some constructive chats.
There’s also a bigger vision at play with the formation of Great British Railways. The RMT sees this as a golden chance to invest in a more unified and publicly accountable rail system. đźš„ A system where investment goes back into services and staff, not just private profits.
What’s your take? Are these disputes just part of the game, or is it time for a new track on pay in the railways? đź’¬ Let’s hear your thoughts below! ⬇️ #NetworkRail #RMT #PayDispute #RailwayReform