Three-Year Peace: UK Underground Workers Secure New Pay Deal

The RMT trade union has secured a three-year pay deal for London Underground workers, following September strikes. The agreement includes a 3.4% raise in the first year and inflation-linked increases thereafter. Additional benefits such as 'fatigue-friendly' shifts and a Boxing Day bonus are also included.

The RMT trade union has successfully negotiated a three-year pay deal for London Underground workers, following disruptive strikes in September. The agreement offers a 3.4% salary increase for the first year, with subsequent raises tied to the Retail Prices Index inflation measure, ensuring stable income growth.

Additional benefits include 'fatigue-friendly' shifts, further discussions on employee travel perks, and a special £400 payment for Boxing Day. The previous five-day strike action had crippled the transport network used by millions.

Transport for London welcomed the deal as a fair and affordable measure, stating there are no proposed changes to working hours. TfL aims to maintain dialogue with all unions to avoid future disruptions.

(With inputs from agencies.)