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BT Pay 2007 - 2.1% Opening Offer Rejected

16 February 2007

BT has rejected the CWU’s claim for 7% as "impractical and unsustainable" and tabled an offer of 2.1% at negotiations yesterday.

BT has argued that it needs to continue to cut its cost base in order to sustain growth, but the CWU pointed to the very strong third quarter results announced last week, and rejected the offer as "totally inadequate". The inflation rate stands at 4.2% and the CWU team made clear that our members expect a real increase in their pay and must be able to maintain and improve the value of their salaries.

BT claims that if the Union wants more money for our members, that we will have to accept a link to Performance, but the Union’s negotiating team have flatly rejected any attempt by the company to introduce Performance Related Pay.

BT also contends that our members are well paid in comparison to the market but the Union pointed out the excellent contribution that our members have made to the continuing and growing success of the company and the stresses many of our members feel when faced with increasing bills and interest rates.

Deputy General Secretary Jeannie Drake, leading the negotiations, said. "This offer of 2.1% is totally inadequate and does not recognise or reward our members contribution."

Negotiations continue and further pay bulletins will be issued as meetings take place.

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