Our Ref: BR4/0001/SR
15th August 2023
Dear RMT Member,
RATES OF PAY AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE 2023 –STADLER RAIL (TYNE & WEAR METRO CONTRACT)
I write to advise you that the ballots have now closed, and the results are as follows: -
Are you prepared to take strike action?
Number of individuals who were entitled to vote in the ballot: 3
Number of votes cast in the ballot: 3
Number of individuals answering “Yes” to the question: 2
Number of individuals answering “No” to the question: 1
Number of spoiled or otherwise invalid voting papers returned: 0
Are you prepared to take industrial action short of a strike?
Number of individuals who were entitled to vote in the ballot: 3
Number of votes cast in the ballot: 3
Number of individuals answering “Yes” to the question: 3
Number of individuals answering “No” to the question: 0
Number of spoiled or otherwise invalid voting papers returned: 0
This result exceeds the statutory thresholds.
The National Executive Committee are currently considering this result and I will keep you advised of all further developments.
Yours sincerely,
Michael Lynch
General Secretary