Midland Mainline

Further to negotiations the following 2-year offer has been accepted and should be reflected in the next available pay packet. The offer is as follows:-

* Year 1 - A 3.5% increase in basic rates of pay, effective 1st April 2006.
* Year 2 - A 3.5% increase in basic rates of pay, effective 1st April 2007.

An agreement to incorporate changes associated with the introduction of the crewplan system, staff signing on/off duty using a touch screen or an automated telephone system.

Carillion Rail

Following the conclusion of the referendum, where members voted to accept the company's offer, we are waiting for Carillion to implement the increase and pay the backpay. I have been advised that is a delay as the company have set up a new computer system for payroll and it is unlikely that it will be resolved before the end of the year. The accepted offer is as follows:

* 3.2% increase to basic rates of pay or £500, whichever is greater, effective 1st April 2006.
* 3.2% increase to London and South East allowances, effective 1st April 2006.
* 3.2% increase to overtime and shift allowances.
* An additional one-off lump sum to be paid to the following admin grades, effective 1st April 2006:-
o CO2 £500
o CO3/4 £300
o CO5 £250 (If base salary does not already exceed £22,000)

Carillion are also to make a £6m contribution to the GTRM pension scheme over a 3-year period to help reduce the current deficit.

Serco Integrated Services (Formerly Turnberry Hotel)

Further to meetings with the company the following offer has been placed before the GGC, who have carefully studied the offer and the Regional Organiser's report, have taken the decision to accept the offer. The company has been informed of our acceptance and the increase will be in the next available pay packet. The offer is as follows:-

* 3% increase to rates of pay, effective 1st April 2006.
* A review of the annualised hours system of work at the site. This to be completed by end of November 2006.
* Maternity leave of 26 weeks will be 'topped up' by the company to 100% of their pay. The same to be applied to the paternity leave of 2 weeks.

Yours sincerely

Bob Crow
General Secretary