CWU secures 9.3% pay deal with BT

The Communication Workers Union can announce today (Friday) that it has reached a three year pay deal with BT worth 9.3 per cent for staff represented by the union.

Andy Kerr, CWU deputy general secretary, said: "Following a very difficult set of negotiations and the first national ballot for strike action in BT since 1987 we're delighted to have resolved this pay dispute through talks.

"This is a fantastic deal for our members providing a fair rise in their basic pay this year and for the following two years. This deal is among the highest pay settlements in the country this year recognising the contribution of staff and BT's success over the last year.

"Although our ballot for strike action was ultimately withdrawn, we believe it played a major part in getting BT back to the negotiating table with a significantly improved pay offer."

The deal is as follows: Read More...

Source:cwu.org