Hope for commuters as workers accept Network Rail pay offer to stop train chaos

COMMUTERS have been given festive hope as rail workers have accepted a pay offer from Network Rail to stop train chaos over Christmas. Members of the TSSA Union have voted overwhelmingly in favour …

The Organising Director of the TSSA, Luke Chester, said: "This is a decisive result, with our members roundly endorsing this offer. It's great news and a great deal for our members in Network Rail.

"Let me be clear though - this has only come about because our members stood together, takingHe added: "The result is a fair pay settlement amounting to at least a 9% increase for this year and next - at least 11% for those on lower salaries - plus job security and the nailing down of our terms and conditions.

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