TfL strikes 2024: Tube workers accept pay rise of up to 11%, says Unite union

London Underground workers have accepted a fresh pay offer of up to 11%, the union Unite has announced.

Members of Unite, which represents workers in roles including engineering and maintenance, "overwhelmingly accepted" a deal which will pay for 2023 increase by between 5.8% and 11%. The union says workers in the lowest paid grades will receive the largest increases.

Earlier this month, Transport for London (TfL) made a separate pay offer of up to 10% to members of the RMT union following threats of strike action.

Unite said that despite the resolution of the pay dispute, there remain "significant industrial issues on London’s transport network". The union said it is involved in several disputes on behalf of workers employed by TfL who "are suffering a pay disparity after having a 4.4% pay increase imposed on them".

It said it is looking for action to be taken to ensure a pay disparity between London Underground staff and surface operatives is "addressed, tackled and eventually eradicated".

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “This was an important pay deal which was secured by workers standing firm and ensuring an improved offer was made.

“Unite always prioritises the job, pay and conditions of its members and is why the union will always give its full support to other workers on London’s transport network who fully deserve a fair pay increase.”

Unite regional secretary for London and eastern Steve O’Donnell said: “This pay deal was an important step forward but it is far from the end of the road.

"Unite will ensure that TfL and the mayor’s office, make decent pay offers for all public sector transport workers in London.”

Nick Dent, director of customer operations for London Underground, said: “We are pleased that, after positive and constructive discussions, our unions have accepted our pay offer. Our colleagues work hard every day to keep London moving, and this agreement is good news for London.”