BT slightly increased
its offer on Pay today, increasing its "dismal" offer of 1% to a "completely
inadequate" 1.4% plus the 0.5% cash bonus.
The CWU continue to
make clear to BT that this level of offer is not going to form the basis of a
settlement and expressed concern that BT's offers are neither realistic, nor
aimed at avoiding an industrial dispute.
Inflation continues to
sit at 2.4% and the offer of 1.4% on base pay and allowances represents a cut in
your pay in real terms, as well as failing to reflect the effort and
co-operation you have contributed to a continually profitable "blue chip"
company.
Of course, the CWU
remains committed to a negotiated settlement but clearly, not at any price.
Your negotiators spelt
out to BT in no uncertain terms that if the position with BT does not improve
substantially, industrial action will be an inevitability.
Negotiations are
continuing over the next week and the Union will do everything possible to find
a way forward. Members will continue to be kept advised and should continue to
feed back your views to your branch.
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