Pay negotiations and making a decent offer should be a priority for our employer. UNISON is asking all TfGM staff to sign this petition and to encourage colleagues to do the same.
The unions submitted the pay claim on 3 March. Our pay rise was due on 1 April 2025 yet the employers delayed providing information for collective bargaining, holding negotiations or making an offer. From April 2009 to February 2025 average prices rose by 86%. Meanwhile pay for TfGM has fallen badly behind. In 2024 some staff started to close the gap, but employees would still need increases ranging from 18% to 46%, depending on their pay point, to catch up. TfGM staff have done amazing work to delivering bus franchising, Tap and Go, and much more – all while keeping the rest of our work going. We deserve better.
A printable version of the petition is also available.
UNISON reps will not present the petition to TfGM management until at least 200 TfGM staff have signed it.
The petition
We the undersigned call on Transport for Greater Manchester to negotiate with the unions through the Passenger Transport Forum and make a 2025 pay offer in line with the pay claim without further delay.
The pay claim
- Increase all pay points by 5% + inflation.
- A 4-day week by reducing hours without loss of pay.
- Increase allowances and index link them.
- Stop using scale points below £15 an hour.
- Implement commitments from 2024.
- Free bus and tram pass for staff + family.
- Salary sacrifice scheme to buy electric vehicles.