UK Rail Union Accepts Pay Offer From Train Firm

One of the smaller unions involved in the rail dispute has voted to accept a settlement offer with train companies. The Transport Salaried Staffs' Association (TSSA) said its 3,000 members had accepted an offer including a two-year 9% pay deal, BBC News reported.

Photo Insert: A TSSA demonstration back in August 2022

The Rail Delivery Group (RDG), which represents rail firms, called the move a "positive breakthrough." In December, the TSSA had accepted Network Rail's offer to settle its dispute with that company.

TSSA is smaller than both the RMT and Aslef unions, which are still in dispute with the rail companies over pay, job cuts and changes to terms and conditions.

The TSSA said the two-year pay deal would mean a 5% increase in 2022/2023 or a minimum or £1,750, whichever is the greater, and a further 4% the following year.

It also said it had secured commitments on job security and full consultation over any possible changes to terms and conditions. The deal is in exchange for staff accepting changes to working practices - including a new multi-skilled station role.

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