Royal Fleet Auxiliary members accept pay offer, easing tensions amid long dispute
RFA personnel have voted to accept a deal with offers of 'significant uplifts' in salaries, at a time when staff retention is difficult.
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RFA personnel have voted to accept a deal with offers of 'significant uplifts' in salaries, at a time when staff retention is difficult.
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