19 May 2025
RMT Press Office:
Rail union RMT, will open a ballot for industrial action on Tuesday, after Balfour Beatty refused to improve its derisory 2.5% pay offer.
RMT members working rail infrastructure maintenance, operations and engineering and technical support, have already overwhelmingly rejected this offer, which does nothing to address the rising cost of living.
Despite further talks, the company has refused to make a meaningful improvement in their approach.
The ballot will close on Tuesday 10th June 2025 and the union is urging members to vote "Yes."
RMT general secretary Eddie Dempsey said: “Balfour Beatty’s pay offer is completely unacceptable.
"Our members are facing real financial pressures while the company refuses to be reasonable despite repeated attempts by our negotiators to get a settlement.
"We are urging our members to vote yes to strike action and we hope our strong united message will give the company pause to think again."
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