31st January 2014
CWU welcomes “strong” results from BT Group Plc
The Communication Workers
Union today (Friday 31 January) welcomed results from BT Group Plc which shows
an increase in revenue and pre-tax profit.
CWU will be entering
negotiations with BT management in the next month about a pay claim for CWU
represented grades.
The
results, released today, show a growth in revenue, a profit increase of eight
per cent before tax and earnings per share up 12 per cent.
Andy Kerr, CWU deputy general secretary said: “It’s great to see
BT performing well and this is good news for all BT employees who have worked
hard to deliver the new services that BT offers. This strong set of
results, showing an increase in both revenue and pre-tax profit, and is
testament to the talent and commitment of BT’s workforce.
“We will be negotiating with
BT management in the near future about pay for CWU represented grades, and
we’ll be looking to secure a fair deal that properly reflects the contribution
BT’s workforce makes to the company’s ongoing success.”
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Notes to editors:
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Detailed information on BT
Group Plc’s results can be found here: http://www.btplc.com/News/Articles/ShowArticle.cfm?ArticleID=42B944BD-9880-4DBF-8F0A-7F39DAF9F1D1
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