Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) seafarers will take strike action tomorrow over pay in their long running dispute.
Coinciding with Merchant Navy Day, the strike will be the fifth stoppage in our fight for pay justice.
RMT has had cordial meetings with the Ministry of Defence but has not received any improved offer.
All RFA personnel have been directed to abstain from duties on strike day while ensuring essential safety protocols, including maintaining moorings and gangways, are strictly observed.
Merchant Navy Day honours those merchant seafarers who gave their lives in World War 1 and subsequent conflicts but also recognises their vital contribution to the economy, accounting for 95% of the UK’s trade.
RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said: “This strike action has extra significance for our members because they will be honouring their fallen comrades in the Merchant Navy while on picket lines in Britain, Australia and around the world.
“RFA seafarers perform a vital role of supporting a range of operations including our Navy and they should be paid properly for such important work.
“We will continue to campaign for a decent pay rise so we can reach a negotiated settlement.”
