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Royal Fleet Auxiliary seafarers accept pay offer
The settlement represents a combined increase of 8.26%, with the equivalent of 13 days extra leave a year and a series of consolidated payments.
RMT General Secretary Eddie Dempsey said: “This is a tremendous win that reflects the determination of our...
Region: National
Tagged with: RMT, Eddie Dempsey, RFA, Royal Fleet Auxiliary, Fair Pay For RFA
RMT members in Royal Fleet Auxiliary to go on strike
Despite repeated attempts by the union to reach a negotiated settlement, no improved offer has been made by RFA management.
During the 24 hour strike action, members will continue to ensure the safety of vessels is maintained at all times,...
Region: National
Tagged with: RMT, Eddie Dempsey, RFA, Royal Fleet Auxiliary, Strike, Pay
RFA members will strike in April over pay
Despite the union’s best efforts to seek a negotiated settlement, RFA management continue to make offers that do not meet our members expectations.
Strike action will take place:
• Tuesday 7 April
• Thursday 16 April
During strike...
Region: National
Tagged with: RMT, Eddie Dempsey, RFA, Royal Fleet Auxiliary, Strike, Pay
RFA members vote for industrial action over pay
RMT members working as civilian merchant seafarers onboard the fleet of Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) vessels which provide the Royal Navy with vital logistic and operational support including humanitarian operations around the world, have rejected a below inflation pay offer...
Region: National
Tagged with: RMT, Mick Lynch, RFA, Royal Fleet Auxiliary,
Royal Fleet Auxiliary opens ballot for strike action
On Wednesday a nine-week ballot will open after RMT members rejected a below inflation pay offer from RFA management.
RFA have offered a one year deal of 4.5 percent which is unacceptable to RMT members.
Over 500 RFA seafarers will...
Region: National
Tagged with: RFA, Royal Fleet Auxiliary, Seafarers, RMT, Mick Lynch
Fleet Solid Support vessels
Seafarers Union RMT today welcomed the award of a £100m contract for up to three new Fleet Solid Support vessels to the Team Resolute consortium and the arrival of a new subsea surveillance vessel which will be operated by RFA...
Region: National
Tagged with: Royal Fleet Auxiliary, RFA, RMT, Mick Lynch
RMT remembers Falklands attacks
Merchant Seafarer Union RMT today remembered the seven Royal Fleet Auxiliary crew who lost their lives in the attacks on the Sir Galahad and Sir Tristram on 8 June 1982 during the Falklands War.
RMT General Secretary, Mick Lynch said: “RMT pay...
Region: National
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