Unite London underground workers accept pay deal but says transport issues remain in capital

Members of the Unite union employed on London Underground have accepted an improved pay offer.

The deal which members overwhelmingly accepted will see pay for 2023 increase by between 5.8 per cent and 11 per cent, with the lowest paid grades receiving the largest increases.

Despite the resolution of the London Underground pay dispute, there remains significant industrial issues on London’s transport network. Unite is involved in several disputes on behalf of workers employed by Transport for London (TfL) who are suffering a pay disparity after having a 4.4 per cent pay increase imposed on them.

Unite is also looking for action to be taken to ensure that the pay disparity between London underground staff and surface operatives is addressed, tackled and eventually eradicated.

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “This was an important pay deal which was secured by workers standing firm and ensuring an improved offer was made.

“Unite always prioritises the job, pay and conditions of its members and is why the union will always give its full support to other workers on London’s transport network who fully deserve a fair pay increase.”

Unite regional secretary for London and Eastern Steve O’Donnell said: “This pay deal was an important step forward but it is far from the end of the road. Unite will ensure that TfL and the Mayor’s office, make decent pay offers for all public sector transport workers in London.”

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