The Transport Salaried Staffs' Association (TSSA) has condemned the Transport for London (TfL) bonus scheme, labelling it 'plainly unfair' for its employees. The union, which represents around 2,000 TfL staff, has argued that the scheme disproportionately rewards senior staff, leaving lower-paid employees feeling undervalued and underappreciated.
In a statement, the TSSA claimed that the bonus scheme 'favour[s] those at the top end of the pay scale', with the union's general secretary, Manuel Cortes, stating that 'it's plain unfair that the people who need a bonus the most are being left behind'.
The TfL bonus scheme has been in place since 2011, with staff eligible for bonuses up to 20% of their salary. However, the TSSA argues that the scheme is biased towards senior staff, who are more likely to receive larger bonuses.
The union is calling for the TfL bonus scheme to be reviewed by London's Mayor, Sadiq Khan, with the aim of making the scheme more equitable for all employees. The TSSA believes that the review is necessary to ensure that the scheme is 'fair, transparent, and accountable'.
The implications of the TSSA's criticism are significant, with the union's general secretary warning that 'if we don't see a change, we will see a decline in morale and a decline in staff retention' at TfL.