O The National Union of Railway Sector Workers (SNTSF) held a plenary session with Medway workers today in Barreiro, Lisbon.
“[…] There is an agreement that the path will continue to be one of deciding on forms of struggle that may happen soon. We are working in this direction and there is great dissatisfaction on the part of workers in relation to the company’s stance in this negotiation process”, Abílio Carvalho from SNTSF told Lusa.
The fighting actions are not yet complete, as the union will continue to meet with workers from other regions, but these should advance “before summer”, as he said.
Medway management proposes a 3.5% salary increase, below what workers consider fair.
The union recalled that some professional categories had an increase in functions, which was not accompanied by an increase in salaries.
On the other hand, he mentioned problems with duty rosters and the organization of working time.
“Some workers are being contacted, during their rest, to change services, which has worried workers, particularly those at stations and trains”, he explained.
According to the union, in the last meeting between the two parties, which took place on the 17th, the company announced the end of the negotiation process, a decision that the union contests.
After the plenary sessions are concluded, the SNTSF will communicate the workers’ decision to Medway.
“We will see, in the future, what the company’s position is. We understand that the company has all the conditions to reopen this negotiation process”, concluded Abílio Carvalho.
Medway workers went on strike on March 28th.
Lusa contacted Medway, but received no response.
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