WORKERS at telecommunications giant BT today overwhelmingly rejected a “derisory” pay offer from their employer. 

Their union, Prospect, said the pay offer was just 1.28 per cent for 60 per cent of managers, less than half the rate of inflation, with 28 per cent getting no pay rise at all.

In a turnout of 68 per cent, 96 per cent of those who were balloted rejected the offer. 

Prospect deputy general secretary Rachel Curley said that the union will be meeting with members “in the coming days to discuss the next steps.”

“This overwhelming rejection of what is a derisory and insulting pay offer shows the strength of feeling among our members,” she said.

“We have notified the employer of our rejection. 

“It is now time for BT to negotiate a fair award for Prospect members and show more respect for their managers.”

The BT Group was approached for comment.