South West Trains Guards Ballot Result (ROP & Conditions of Service)

Our Ref: BR2/0001/SWT

11^th October 2010

Dear Colleagues,

RATES OF PAY & CONDITIONS OF SERVICE 2009

SOUTH WEST TRAINS (GUARDS OPTION)

Further to my letter dated 22^nd September regarding the above, the referendum has now concluded with the following result:-

Total Votes Cast... 412

Those Voting Option One... 289

Those Voting Option Two... 110

Those Voting Neither Option... 13

Spoilt Papers... 0

This result has now been considered by the General Grades Committee who have taken the following decision:-

“We note the outcome of the referendum ballot and instruct the General Secretary to inform the Company of our acceptance of Option 1. Relevant Branches and Regional Councils to be informed.”

I will inform the Company of our acceptance of the basic pay award option and ask that this is implemented at the earliest opportunity.

I would also like to thank members for voting in this referendum and to thank your representatives for their efforts in this matter.

Yours Sincerely,

Bob Crow

General Secretary