RMT SECURES PAY DEAL ON EUROSTAR

Rail workers on Eurostar have secured a pay deal following negotiations between RMT and management.

The deal means directly employed Eurostar staff will get a pay rise between 8 and 17 percent depending on their grade and role.

All staff will get a minimum uplift of 4,300 for everyone on £45,000 or below.

Other measures included within the package are increases in travel benefits, 100 per cent basic pay for weeks 27-40 of maternity leave and support for bringing in greater digital services.

RMT general secretary Mick Lynch congratulated members on securing a negotiated settlement on pay and conditions.

"We have negotiated a settlement on pay, secured jobs and improved the conditions for our members.