Rates of Pay and Conditions of Service 2024 – Caledonian Sleeper Ltd

Our Ref: BR2/0001/CS

30^th August 2024

 

Dear Colleagues 

 

Rates of Pay and Conditions of Service 2024 – Caledonian Sleeper Ltd 

 

Referring to previous correspondence, further negotiations have taken place, at the end of which the following improved offer has been tabled:

 

• A 4.5% increase which will be backdated to 1^st April 2024.

 

In addition to the above the following items also apply: 

 

• A commitment from the company to take steps towards reducing the working week to 35hrs for all employees by 31^st December 2026. 
• Increase of the Season Ticket allowance in England by 4.9% for 2024 in line with rail ticket prices. 
• An increase of the London Allowance in line with the pay award of 4.5%. 
• The development of Caledonian Sleeper Ltd Apprentice scheme in 2024/25. 
• A review of Sleeper Stars Recognition Scheme giving a monetary voucher. 
• A review Premature Baby Policy by 31st of March 2025. 
• Diversity Training for all employees. 
• The launch of the Caledonian Sleeper Ltd Volunteering Day. 
• Implementation of RMT/ Caledonian Sleeper Ltd Learning Framework. 
• A move from current Caledonian Sleeper Ltd Healthshield policy to the new Caledonian Sleeper Ltd Healthshield policy when practicable, which is broadly comparable to the Scotrail Medicash cover. (In addition, in January 2025, the company will retender for the renewal to get the best value for employees and will engage with RMT on the process). 

 

Having carefully considered the improved offer, the union’s National Executive Committee has instructed me to hold an e-referendum of you and your colleagues so that you can have your say on it.

 

Additionally, the National Executive Committee is strongly recommending that you vote ‘YES’ to accept these proposals. It is the belief of your National Executive Committee these proposals represent the best achievable through negotiation. This offer is also the same pay offer which has been tabled for members at Scotrail Trains Ltd. The referendum will close at 11am on Thursday 12^th September 2024. 

 

Referendum Instructions

 

Members will shortly receive an email from 'RMT Referenda' which will allow you to register your vote. Please follow the instructions and make sure you complete this by no later than 11:00 hours on Thursday 12^th September 2024.

 

You must have an email address to take part

 

If you know of any member who has not received this email or if you are having any difficulties voting, please contact referenda@rmt.org.uk or the RMT Helpline on 0800 376 3706. If you do not receive your vote immediately, please check your junk/spam folders before contacting us for a replacement. 

 

VOTE ‘YES’ TO ACCEPT THE OFFER

 

Yours sincerely

 

Michael Lynch

General Secretary