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RMT Union Warns Government on Risky Wage Policies

10/23/2025

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Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union cautions the government against flawed productivity measures and wage restraint for railway workers.
RMT says linking pay above the Consumer Price Index (CPI) to 'productivity savings' is risky and could repeat austerity.
The union argues that claims attributing falling productivity to staff costs overlook outsourcing costs and private debt.
RMT emphasizes a comprehensive productivity approach that does not exploit workers through wage restraint.

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Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union cautions the government against flawed productivity measures and wage restraint for railway workers.
RMT says linking pay above the Consumer Price Index (CPI) to 'productivity savings' is risky and could repeat austerity.
The union argues that claims attributing falling productivity to staff costs overlook outsourcing costs and private debt.
RMT emphasizes a comprehensive productivity approach that does not exploit workers through wage restraint.