'Ripped-off' Royal Fleet Auxiliary sailors striking amid low wages and 'exploitation'
The union says a 4.5% pay offer was rejected, and members cite low wages, poor conditions and minimum wage concerns.
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Royal Fleet Auxiliary strike over pay on 8 and 13 May
RMT members at the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) will continue their strike action on Friday 8 and Wednesday 13 May. The dispute is over pay and concerns around compliance with National Minimum Wage legislation. During the 24-hour strike action, members will continue to ensure the safety of vessels is maintained at all times, including the management of moorings and gangways. The union says that despite ongoing talks and some progress in negotiati…
RMT members have "no other choice" but to strike over pay
THE National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) at the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) will strike today and Wednesday 13 May in a dispute over pay, and concerns around compliance with National Minimum Wage legislation. During the 24-hour strike action, members will continue to ensure the safety of vessels is maintained at all times, including the management of moorings and gangways. General Secretary Eddie Dempsey said: “Our member…
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