Queensland Rail traincrew to vote on pay deal

Queensland Rail and unions representing traincrew have agreed to a pay deal, which will now be put to employees.

Under the deal, 1136 drivers and guards will receive a pay rise of 2.25 per cent a year over three years.

There will be an additional 0.25 per cent a year increase in recognition of the successful implementation of new rosters and timetables.

The offer will now be put to members of the Rail, Tram and Bus Union, Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Employees and Australian Services Union in a ballot and backdated to 1 August 2013 once certified.

Transport and Main Roads Minister Scott Emerson thanked all parties for their efforts in negotiating in good faith over the past three months to reach an in-principle agreement to put to ballot.

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