Actually the RPI of 4.8% was for July, August RPI will be released on 14th September, although it will be very similiar. After the mockery of the last pay deal I don't think Prospect will dare come away and recommend any less than RPI. I just hope that they don't leave it too long to negotitate a deal, it caught them out last time when the RPI was falling. Prospect have got a lot of ammo to use at the moment with the excessive management bonuses and £78 million profits.