Scotrail workers secure two-year pay rise – Unite

Scotrail general workers have accepted a two-year pay offer after 83% of Unite members voted in favour.

The deal gives a 3.6% wage rise, backdated to April. 

In the second year from April 2026, pay will increase by either 3% or the January retail prices index, whichever is higher.

Maternity pay will now be 13 weeks at full pay, up from half pay, and adoption pay rises to 13 weeks at half pay, up from the statutory rate. 

Additionally, paternity leave and pay will increase by a third, with paid leave up from two weeks statutory pay to three weeks at full pay. 

Apprentice pay will also increase by 5% to the Scottish Living Wage of £12.60.

Sharon Graham, general secretary of Unite, said: “Unite’s Scotrail membership have given their overwhelming support to a good deal which secured a rise in pay along with a boost to workplace benefits. 

“We are pleased to have successfully negotiated this deal which helps to drive up jobs, pay and conditions in Scotland’s rail industry.”

The pay bargaining structure for Scotrail general workers is separate from the one covering drivers.

Pat McIlvogue, industrial officer at Unite, said: “The Scotrail pay deal for general workers is a good one which received the overwhelming support from Unite’s members. 

“It delivers a range of enhancements to our members including increases in maternity, paternity and adoption pay. 

“Apprentices will also get a significant uplift in basic pay alongside a decent rise for all workers over two years.”

Workplace Journal has reached out to Scotrail for comment.