Rates of Pay and Conditions of Service 2024 – Heysham Port Ltd (Peel Ports)

Our Ref: SH/0001/HP(PP)

11^th October 2024

 

Dear Colleagues  

 

Rates of Pay and Conditions of Service 2024 – Heysham Port Ltd (Peel Ports)

 

Referring to previous correspondence, pay talks have been re-convened and the following improved offer has been tabled:

 

• 3.00% basic pay increase backdated to 1^st June 2024
• 3.65% uplift on split shift allowance backdated to 1^st June 2024
• 1.00% of base salary bonus subject to the RoRo business unit achieving budget EBITDA

 

Increase in night shift allowance, as follows:

 

• Terminal Operatives night shift allowance increased to £520 per year, with an agreement to consolidate £200 of the original value to basic pay
• Terminal Team Leaders night shift allowance increased to £700 per year, with an agreement to consolidate £240 of the original value to basic pay
• Operations Supervisor night shift allowance increased to £700 per year, with an agreement to consolidate £300 of the original value to basic pay

 

Following representations from the union’s negotiating team regarding uncertainty surrounding shift patterns, the company has confirmed that the business has no current plans to change shift patterns or remove any shift related allowances.

 

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. The referendum will close at 11am on Tuesday 22^nd October 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 22^nd October 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