RMT strike action among Southern engineering members - suspended

The RMT has agreed today to suspend its proposed industrial action amongst Southern engineers following successful talks.

During the forthcoming pay talks, Southern (with the agreement of GTR) will make an offer which will include a reduction in the working week, in a phased way, to a 37 hour week by May 2017 as part of a multi year deal to be negotiated with GTR.

Southern recognises that the hard work and commitment of our engineering staff has contributed towards the efficient operation of the company over the life of the franchise and any pay offer will be fully cognisant of this fact.

In recognition of this the RMT has agreed to suspend the current dispute.