Scotrail 'delighted' as RMT members accept new pay deal
It means planned strikes among Scotrail staff in the run-up to Christmas will no longer go ahead
Last updated 25th Nov 2022
Scotrail bosses say they’re “delighted” a new pay offer has been accepted by the RMT.
The union had been threatening to walk out every Friday and Saturday in the run-up to Christmas, as part of an ongoing dispute with the publicly owned operator.
But the RMT had recommended that members accept the new deal when it was put to a vote, with the result of that announced on Thursday.
However, a separate dispute involving RMT members and Network Rail remains ongoing, meaning travellers still face disruption on the railways.
Speaking after the latest pay deal was accepted by ScotRail workers, the operator’s head of Customer Operations Phil Campbell said: "We are delighted that RMT members have voted to accept this pay offer.
"We worked hard to put forward an offer which recognises the hard work of staff, as well as the financial challenges faced by the railway as we recover from the pandemic."
He continued: "ScotRail, our staff, and our customers want to have a reliable, safe, and sustainable railway that supports the economy and connects communities across the country.
"By reaching agreement with the RMT, we can now focus fully on delivering a service which our customers expect and deserve."