Royal Navy support fleet staff to strike

HUNDREDS of workers supporting the Royal Navy will go on strike, a trade union has confirmed.
By david.george1
Published 31st May 2019, 22:04 BST
Updated 31st May 2019, 22:26 BST
The RFA provides logistical and operational support to the Royal Navy. Picture: Matt Cardy/Getty ImagesThe RFA provides logistical and operational support to the Royal Navy. Picture: Matt Cardy/Getty Images
The RFA provides logistical and operational support to the Royal Navy. Picture: Matt Cardy/Getty Images

Staff from the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA), headquartered in Portsmouth, have voted to go on strike after a pay dispute.

According to the RMT union, a 1.5 per cent pay rise had been imposed – which general secretary Mick Cash says is not enough to ‘keep pace with the cost of living’.

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The RFA supports and supplies the Royal Navy by providing logistical and operational support.

A Ministry of Defence spokesman said: ‘The pay award for Royal Fleet Auxiliary personnel for 2018/19 was in accordance with Treasury guidance, and we will continue to work with the RMT for a solution.

‘While these discussions continue, RFA operations are unaffected and they continue to support the Royal Navy and British interests around the world.’

The MoD says pay for 2019/20 will also be discussed with maritime trade unions.

Related topics:Royal NavyPortsmouthRMT

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