Our Ref: SH/0001/DFDS
29th April 2024
Dear Colleagues
Rates of Pay and Conditions of Service 2024 – DFDS
In line with union policy, a pay submission for an increase in pay and improved terms and conditions has been submitted. The Regional Organiser has met with the company and the following offer has been tabled:
Deck and Engine Ratings
- 4% increase on salary back dated to 1st January 2024.
OBS
- 4% increase back dated to 1st January 2024 for Commercial Head rank.
- 5% increase back dated to 1st January 2024 for all other OBS ratings.
- A further increase will be made from 1st April to reflect NMW adjustments for relevant ranks.
In addition:
Assistant Chefs: Incremental increases to salary will be introduced from 1st April 2024 to acknowledge qualifications and experience to those in the rank of Assistant Chef. Salary will increase by £300 at 1 year of service, 2 years of service, 3 years of service and finally at 4 years of service.
Your union’s National Executive Committee has noted a report received from your Lead Officer and taken the decision to conduct an electronic referendum of affected members.
It is the belief of your National Executive Committee these proposals represent the best achievable through negotiation. The online referendum will close at 11am on Tuesday 7thMay 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 Tuesday 7th May 2024.
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Yours sincerely
Michael Lynch
General Secretary
Unity House
Tel: 020 7387 4771
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