Our Ref: B/0001/SSW(D))
3rd April 2024
Dear RMT Member,
Rates of Pay and Conditions of Service 2024 – Stagecoach South Winchester (Drivers)
In line with Union policy, a claim was submitted to the Company for a substantial increase in rates of pay and improvements to conditions of service. Talks have taken place with the Company and the offer which has been tabled, effective 6th March 2024, is as follows:
Job Title: |
Current Rate |
6th March 2024 |
5th May 2024 |
>24 Months Driver (Contract A) |
£13.34 |
£13.87 |
£14.22 |
0-6 Months Driver (Contract B) |
£12.70 |
£13.21 |
£13.54 |
6-18 Months Driver (Contract B) |
£13.80 |
£14.35 |
£14.71 |
>18 Months Driver (Contract B) |
£14.17 |
£14.74 |
£15.11 |
Leading Driver / Instructor (Contract A) |
£14.30 |
£14.87 |
£15.24 |
The next pay anniversary date would be Sunday 9th March 2025.
The National Executive Committee has considered a report received from your Lead Officer and has instructed me to conduct an e-referendum of you and your colleagues with a recommendation to vote ‘YES’ to accept the offer.
The on-line referendum will close on at 10am on Thursday 11th April 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 10:00 hours on Thursday 11th April 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 the RMT Helpline on 0800 376 3706 or email or e-mail referenda@rmt.org.uk. 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
I will keep you advised of further developments in this matter.
Yours sincerely
Michael Lynch
General Secretary