Further talks scheduled in Network Rail pay dispute

Publication Date: June 29 2006

FURTHER TALKS are to be held between RMT and Network Rail in an attempt to settle a long-running dispute over the pay and conditions of signalling and operational staff.

In a referendum of the 5,000 RMT members involved, the company's revised offer was rejected by 1,496 votes to 1,190.

In order to facilitate further talks the company has agreed to a two-week extension of the validity of the union's strike ballot, and the RMT executive has agreed that talks will take place on July 10 and 11.