G ROYAL FLEET AUXILIARY The RMT union which represents the majority of RFA ratings is balloting its members for possible industrial action. In January 2025, the previous long-running dispute over pay was finally settled with a significant increase. However, it is reported that the RFA has reneged on the settlement agreement. In addition, the pay offer for 2025 is considered to be poor. The RFA continues to suffer a decline in the number of sailors, largely because equivalent roles in the commercial shipping sector are superior. With regard to the status of the fleet, RFA Lyme Bay is laid up at…
