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RMT rejects offer from train operators aimed at preventing further strikes | UK News
The RMT has rejected an offer from train operators to prevent strikes over the Christmas period, the union has announced.
The Rail Delivery Group (RDG) said its proposed framework would support wage increases of up to 8%, including salary awards in 2022 and 2023, and introduce much-needed reforms.
But the RMT, led by secretary general Mick Lynch, refused.
Mr Lynch said: “We turned down this offer because it didn’t meet any of our criteria for securing a stable deal of long-term work, a decent raise and protecting conditions. work.”