Scotrail train drivers accept latest pay offer after union negotiations
dailyrecord.co.ukScotrail train drivers have accepted a new pay deal after months of union negotiations.The train drivers' trade union, ASLEF, revealed today that its members have voted to accept the rail operator's most recent pay offer after a ballot among its members.The deal will see drivers given a five per cent basic pay rise for 2023/24, backdated to 1 April 2023, with a further one per cent increase from 1 October 2023.Earlier in the year, the RMT Union and Unite Union accepted their pay deals.ASLEF members voted in June to reject the opening offer because it fell below inflation levels, and union bosses entered into new negotiations with Scotrail.David Simpson, ScotRail Service Delivery Director, said: "This is fantastic news for our staff and customers.
Acceptance of the deal helps us to deliver more certainty on Scotland’s Railway for the weeks and months ahead, as we continue to encourage more passengers back to use the railway.
The focus of everyone at ScotRail is on delivering a safe, reliable, and green service for our customers.“We are grateful to our trade union colleagues for their constructive approach to negotiations, which has resulted in a well-deserved pay increase for our staff, while delivering value for the taxpayer in the challenging financial environment in which the railway operates.” Don't miss the latest news from around Scotland and beyond - Sign up to our daily newsletter here.
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