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| ScotRail strikes suspended after new pay offer to RMT workers | ScotRail strikes suspended after new pay offer to RMT workers |
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| A series of strikes at ScotRail have been suspended after unions received an improved pay offer. | A series of strikes at ScotRail have been suspended after unions received an improved pay offer. |
| The RMT is to ballot its members on a 5% rise plus an extra £750, which is £250 more than the previous offer. | The RMT is to ballot its members on a 5% rise plus an extra £750, which is £250 more than the previous offer. |
| ScotRail said it meant wages would rise by 7.5% for staff such as conductors and ticket examiners, with an 8.5% increase for lower-paid workers. | ScotRail said it meant wages would rise by 7.5% for staff such as conductors and ticket examiners, with an 8.5% increase for lower-paid workers. |
| The RMT had been planning a strike next Saturday followed by regular strikes on Fridays and Saturdays up to Christmas. | The RMT had been planning a strike next Saturday followed by regular strikes on Fridays and Saturdays up to Christmas. |
| It had previously said it would "seriously consider" an improved offer from ScotRail of about 8.2%. | It had previously said it would "seriously consider" an improved offer from ScotRail of about 8.2%. |
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| Phil Campbell, ScotRail's head of customer operations, said he welcomed RMT members being able to "have a say on our very strong pay offer". | Phil Campbell, ScotRail's head of customer operations, said he welcomed RMT members being able to "have a say on our very strong pay offer". |
| He added: "If accepted, this will deliver an average 7.5% basic pay increase, job security for at least six years, and increases allowances in commission payments. | He added: "If accepted, this will deliver an average 7.5% basic pay increase, job security for at least six years, and increases allowances in commission payments. |
| "We encourage RMT members to vote for this offer so that they can receive a well-earned pay rise and everyone at ScotRail can focus on delivering for customers across the country." | "We encourage RMT members to vote for this offer so that they can receive a well-earned pay rise and everyone at ScotRail can focus on delivering for customers across the country." |
| The RMT ballot on whether to accept the increased offer will run for the next two weeks. | The RMT ballot on whether to accept the increased offer will run for the next two weeks. |
| ScotRail's RMT members previously went on strike on 10 October. | ScotRail's RMT members previously went on strike on 10 October. |
| An overtime and rest day working ban, put in place by the union, has also caused cancellations across the rail network in recent weeks. | An overtime and rest day working ban, put in place by the union, has also caused cancellations across the rail network in recent weeks. |
| A Transport Scotland spokesman welcomed the decision to put the pay offer to RMT members, and added passengers would also welcome the suspension of strikes as the vote goes ahead. | |
| "We would encourage those taking part to consider the very real benefits of accepting this deal, one which is both fair and affordable," the spokesman said. | |
| Rail services have also been severely disrupted in recent months by a series of separate disputes with workers including ScotRail drivers - which has been resolved - and Network Rail staff. | Rail services have also been severely disrupted in recent months by a series of separate disputes with workers including ScotRail drivers - which has been resolved - and Network Rail staff. |
| The Scottish government took control of ScotRail in April after deciding to nationalise the rail franchise. | The Scottish government took control of ScotRail in April after deciding to nationalise the rail franchise. |
| Meanwhile train drivers at 12 rail companies, including Avanti West Coast which links Glasgow and London, are set to strike again. | |
| Members of the Aslef union will walk out in a dispute over pay on Saturday 26 November. |