Strikes off at Hedin Automotive as Unite secures pay increases.

Auto repair company come back with improved offer after union campaign.

Workers at Hedin Automotive have accepted an improved pay and conditions offer from the company following a concerted campaign by Unite, Britain’s leading trade union.

Industrial action had been called, which could have led to repairs across the network of Mercedes-Benz dealerships in London and Surrey that Hedin run being cancelled. Instead, workers have now called off strike action following an improved pay offer.

Unite’s long running campaign for better terms and conditions involved lengthy talks and negotiations with the employer. Workers will now receive a 10 per cent pay rise and an additional two days of annual leave for those who were only receiving 23 days previously.

The workers are primarily technicians who are responsible for car servicing, repairs and MOTs.

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “This long running dispute has been brought to a close with a victory for our members. They’ve secured a pay rise and increased annual leave proving the power Unite’s laser-like focus on jobs, pay and conditions in the workplace. Our members at Hedin are to be congratulated for their campaign.”

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Unite is the UK and Ireland’s leading union fighting to protect and advance jobs, pay and conditions for members working across all sectors of the economy. The general secretary is Sharon Graham.

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