Pay dispute at London Underground

[YorkRailFan]

Members of Unite, the UK’s leading union, employed on London Underground have accepted an improved pay offer.

The deal which members overwhelmingly accepted will see pay for 2023 increase by between 5.8 per cent and 11 per cent, with the lowest paid grades receiving the largest increases.

Despite the resolution of the London Underground pay dispute, there remains significant industrial issues on London’s transport network. Unite is involved in several disputes on behalf of workers employed by Transport for London (TfL) who are suffering a pay disparity after having a 4.4 per cent pay increase imposed on them.Unite is also looking for action to be taken to ensure that the pay disparity between London underground staff and surface operatives is addressed, tackled and eventually eradicated.

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “This was an important pay deal which was secured by workers standing firm and ensuring an improved offer was made.

“Unite always prioritises the job, pay and conditions of its members and is why the union will always give its full support to other workers on London’s transport network who fully deserve a fair pay increase.”

Unite regional secretary for London and Eastern Steve O’Donnell said: “This pay deal was an important step forward but it is far from the end of the road. Unite will ensure that TfL and the Mayor’s office, make decent pay offers for all public sector transport workers in London.”

Unite London underground workers accept pay deal but transport issues remain in capital

Members of Unite, the UK’s leading union, employed on London Underground have accepted an improved pay offer.

www.unitetheunion.org

Very good news, congratulations to those involved in negotiating this deal and to the members.

Customer Service Managers at London Underground have voted overwhelmingly for industrial action, including a strike.

In a ballot 85% were in favour of walking out and over 90% backed action short of a strike, in a dispute over proposed changes to Customer Operations.

It is clear that the current proposals are not acceptable to TSSA members and we will continue the fight with this strike mandate.

TSSA London Underground Reps will now discuss next steps. Look out for further developments and announcements.

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Different dispute to the one the RMT (along with ASLEF and Unite) were having with LU. Here's hoping LU offers TSSA a deal that is considered acceptable to TSSA members.

 

[SGD5891]

Hi, to my knowledge I believe London Underground recently agreed as part of their 2023 pay award to have a salary sacrifice scheme introduced by April 2025 for EV vehicles. was just wondering if any current employees on LU has any information on this?

Thanks in advance for any info

 

[Dstock7080]

some details:

How does an EVSSS work?
EV is leased.
The employee leases the EV and must abide by the terms & conditions
The EV is owned and financed by the EVSSS supplier.
There are no employee deposits / credit checks.
Employee pays through salary sacrifice
The employee gives up ‘part’ of their salary in exchange for non-cash benefits e.g. an EV package. This ‘part’ is not subject to employee income tax and NI as well as employer NI, so savings are made. The HMRC salary sacrifice rules include that an employee’s earnings must not go below the minimum wage.
Benefit in Kind (BiK)
The HMRC consider a vehicle gained through salary sacrifice as a company car and subject to BiK.
For EVs BiK is currently reduced:
2% - 2024/25
3% - 2025/26
4% - 2026/27
5% - 2027/28.
Working towards EVSSS being available to employees - end of 2024 / beginning of 2025.

 

[theageofthetra]

some details:

How many TFL depots have charging points?

 

[SGD5891]

some details:

Thank you

 

[YorkRailFan]

Rail union TSSA has announced strike action at London Underground next month by members working as Customer Service Managers.

The walkouts will take place on Wednesday the 10th of of April – between 00:01 and 23.59, and also Thursday 11th of April in respect of any members expected to commence shifts before 23:59 on Wednesday 10 April whose shifts run into Thursday 11 April.

TSSA’s Customer Service Manager members – who are responsible for running stations - are extremely concerned about the company’s ‘Stations Changes’ proposals, with potential changes to their terms and conditions, job role and location.

Strike action was given overwhelming backing by over 200 key station staff in a ballot and the union then gave the company the requisite 14 days' notice period ahead of the planned walkout.

Commenting, TSSA General Secretary, Maryam Eslamdoust said: “While we only take strike action as a last resort the strength of feeling among our members is clear.

"London Underground has no real justification for the threats to our members' roles, locations, terms and conditions, which may arise from its 'Stations Changes' proposals. The company is unable even to explain the impact of the proposals. This is simply not good enough.

“We still hope to resolve this amicably and remain in talks, but if not then our members will ensure London Underground stations are closed across the network on 10 April.

TSSA Customer Service Managers to strike on London Underground

www.tssa.org.uk

Will be very interesting to see whether or not this strike goes ahead after ASLEF and TFL came to an agreement. Hoping that an agreement is reached. The mainstream media has been focusing more on the ASLEF strike than this one which doesn't surprise me.

 

[kw12]

TSSA Customer Service Managers to strike on London Underground

www.tssa.org.uk

Will be very interesting to see whether or not this strike goes ahead after ASLEF and TFL came to an agreement. Hoping that an agreement is reached. The mainstream media has been focusing more on the ASLEF strike than this one which doesn't surprise me.

There is no mention of TSSA's strike on TfL's strike page:

Strikes

TfL travel advice and information during Tube strikes.

tfl.gov.uk

 

[bluegoblin7]

Primarily because the impact of the strike will be minimal.

 

[xtmw]

As of 22:25, the following stations are closed (TSSA strike is a key factor here):

Bermondsey
Caledonian Road
Hounslow West
Manor House
Mornington Crescent
Oval
Regent's Park
Russell Square
Southwark
Waterloo (Southbank entrance closed, all other entrances/exits open)