UK Train Drivers Poised to End Longest Rail Dispute with New Pay Deal

Aslef union recommends accepting a multi-year pay offer that promises significant backdated wages and improved salaries.

The proposed deal offers a 5% pay rise for 2022-23, 4.75% for 2023-24, and 4.5% for 2024-25.
Union members will vote on the deal, which could end over three years of rail disruptions.
If accepted, drivers will receive approximately £6,000 in backdated wages.
The Labour government facilitated negotiations directly with the Department for Transport.
The deal is seen as a major step towards resetting industrial relations in the UK rail sector.