Scotrail workers secure two-year pay rise – Unite
Sharon Graham said: “We are pleased to have successfully negotiated this deal which helps to drive up jobs, pay and conditions in Scotland’s rail industry.”
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.”
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