RMT seafarers in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) have taken strike action after they overwhelmingly rejected the government’s latest pay offer.Workers began the 24-hour stoppage today, with a pledge to continue to ensure the safety of vessels at all times, but further action is planned for April 16 unless a deal can be reached on conditions, pay, and how it is calculated.Congratulating the works for their “principled stand,” RMT general secretary Eddie Dempsey said: “They have made their position clear.

RMT seafarers in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) have taken strike action after they overwhelmingly rejected the government’s latest pay offer.

Workers began the 24-hour stoppage yesterday, with a pledge to continue to ensure the safety of vessels at all times, but further action is planned for April 16 unless a deal can be reached on conditions, pay, and how it is calculated.

Congratulating the works for their “principled stand,” RMT general secretary Eddie Dempsey said: “They have made their position clear.

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