scotraildriver
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This the the crux of the matter and I can't understand why it became an issue. The enhanced rate was paid to relevant grades and agreed by the relevant unions and was in place until "all relevant vacancies were filled and training complete". The RMT signed up to this along with ASLEF for drivers. The RMT grades were filled so the payment stopped AS AGREED. The drivers were recruited but due to 2 people not being allowed in the cab the training is miles behind, so the payment is contunung AS AGREED. When the drivers are fully trained the payment will stop. Most staff seem totally unaware of this agreement and going on about "parity" with drivers. The parity was there, everyone had the same deal but due to Covid restrictions the drivers one has gone on longer. But the point that must not be missed is that the RMT agreed to this.The deal initially included guards (and possibly others). It was specifically intended to cover staff shortages until the training of new staff was completed. This didn't take long for the RMT grades, so the deal ended. Training of drivers obviously takes much longer, so the deal continues. The RMT have no case.