23 October 2025
RMT Press Office:
RMT celebrated a major win in the maritime industry after securing pay rises of up to 37% for workers at the British Antarctic Survey.
The union has been in intense negotiations with the employer and has now won agreement on a new pay scale and wage rates.
Pay increases range from 10% to 37% with a huge chunk of members receiving a 26% pay rise.
As part of the deal, specialist allowances and end-of-year performance payments have also been secured for staff.
RMT General Secretary Eddie Dempsey said: "This is a fantastic win for our members and I want to congratulate them and their negotiators for securing it.
“We have won substantial pay increases, and secured a new allowance system based on union involvement and proper recognition of experience and skill for all those contributing to the British Antarctic Survey.
"This result shows the value of strong union organisation and how determined negotiations can deliver results, particularly in the maritime industry.”
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