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On 24 May, Network Rail closed negotiations on the Bands 1 -4 pay for 2011. The 'headline' offer was 2.5% distributed via the performance related pay system (as opposed to an 'across the board' payment of 5.2% for operational grades). After consulting with our members, on 2 June, the TSSA Area Council reps voted unanimously for a ballot for industrial action (subject to a decision to invite David Higgins to re-open talks). There will be two questions on the ballot, one relating to strike action and one related to action short of strike action. The reps will recommend that you vote 'yes' to both questions. We want to know your views on this decision and our overall approach.

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* 1. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements:

  Strongly agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly disagree
I support the TSSA's pay claim
Mangers should not be treated less favorably than operational grades
The TSSA has presented a clear case for a fair pay rise
The TSSA has demonstrated a professional approach
I believe that the TSSA has communicated well with its members
I am happy for people to know I am a TSSA member
I would encourage colleagues to join the TSSA

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* 2. Please tell us the extent to which you agree or disagree with the decisions taken by your TSSA reps

  Strongly agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly disagree
To ballot for strike action
To ballot for action short of strike action
To delay implementing the ballot to create an opportunity for further talks

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* 3. Please tell us how you would vote, should Network Rail fail to agree to further negotiations and simply imposed its 'final offer'?

  Yes No I don't know
Would you vote Yes to strike action?
Would you vote Yes to action short of strike action?

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* 4. We want to know how high profile our campaign is becoming. Please let us know if the following have occoured in your workplace?

  Yes No Don't know
Everyone knows about the TSSA's fair pay campaign
There has been a workplace meeting
There is a regular update by email from our rep
There is a regular update by local newsletter
Posters and leaflets have been distributed
Non-members have been encouraged to join the TSSA

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* 5. If after all other avenues are exhausted, our members vote 'yes' to industrial action, please tell us what action you think would be most effective in bringing pressure to bear on the company (i.e. strike action, overtime ban, working to rule, etc.)?

We want to understand how views differ across the company. Consequently, we would be grateful if you completed the following sections.

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* 6. Please indicate your pay band

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* 7. Please indicate which part of the business you work in?

  Operations and Customer Service Maintenance Investment Projects/Business functions
Function and workplace (drop down menus)

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* 8. If you would be prepared to help TSSA by becoming a workplace rep, by recruiting colleagues, or just by being a 'workplace contact' for the union, please leave your details (name, email, and phone number) below.

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* 9. Do you have any further comments or suggestions?

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. If you are not yet a TSSA member you can join by visiting: http://www.tssa.org.uk/en/join-us/index.cfm

If you have not completed our fair pay survey (over 1,800 Network Rail managers have), then please do so: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NR1-4pay

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