Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) sailors have gone on strike over pay, with the RMT union criticizing a 4.5% pay deal imposed by RFA. The union calls for fair pay, highlighting the importance of RFA in UK defense. Grant Shapps urged to address the issue.
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RFA on strike today over pay - RFA have imposed a one-year deal of 4.5% which does not reflect the value and sacrifices of staff in the fleet, say the RMT. Click the image to read more. https://t.co/iuLkNUD1BW
#FairPayForRFA Thank you @nautilusint for your support https://t.co/Ht6GHyY32W
Grant Shapps has been out doing the media rounds today. Meanwhile, vital RFA seafarers are out on picket lines fighting for pay justice. Come on Grant, #FairPayForRFA https://t.co/gifpkw8wTz
This is really worrying - the Royal Fleet Auxiliary is a fundamental part of UK defence - without these sailors & ships the @RoyalNavy is marooned!! Paging @RishiSunak & @grantshapps. You stress the importance of defence, yet vital RFA sailors have been forced to strike over pay https://t.co/KrjMaGOdHi
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