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RMT union working with train operators ‘towards revised offer’ after more talks to end strike action

RMT union working with train operators 'towards revised offer' after more talks to end strike action

The RMT union has announced it is working with train operators “towards a revised offer” following more talks to end strike action.

Following today’s negotiations with the Rail Delivery Group (RDG), the RMT said: “We have had detailed discussions and we are working jointly towards a revised offer.

“Both parties have agreed to continue discussions over the next few days.”

A RDG spokesperson said: “We have had detailed discussions and we are working jointly towards a revised offer. Both parties have agreed to continue discussions over the next few days.”

Emerging after four hours of talks, RMT secretary general Mick Lynch, kept things brief. No offer had been made but they were working on it, he said.

Discussions were underway at Paddington in an attempt to reach a settlement of rail workers dispute over pay, jobs and conditions, which has been rumbling on since strikes began in the summer.