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RMT rejects London Underground pay offer
19 Jul 2011

A transport union has rejected an increased payment offer for employees from the London Underground (LU), it has been reported.

The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) alliance has turned down the 4.75 per cent rise despite being 0.25 per cent higher than the original suggestion.

In addition, the union has expressed desire for a short-term deal, providing shorter working hours for members of staff as well as a flat-rate pay rise for select employees.

After making the offer, London Underground's operating officer Howard Collins has claimed the proposed sum was "fair and affordable".

However, Bob Crow, general secretary of the RMT, said: "This would leave LU staff vulnerable to real-terms pay cuts in years when the retail price index under-estimates the real rise in living costs."

Last month, Transport for London urged London Underground District line passengers to respond to a questionnaire regarding proposed improvements to the timetable in a bid to reduce delays.