Strikes by JW Suckling tanker drivers in London, Essex, Middlesex and Grangemouth have been cancelled after a significantly improved deal was secured by Unite, the UK’s leading union.

The pay deal includes an inflation busting 6.3 per cent uplift in pay and a huge improvement to the company’s pension contributions.

In addition, the drivers’ have received an increase in annual leave, harmonisation of terms and conditions and their annual bonus is now unconditional.

The deal comes after JW Suckling tanker drivers last year secured a deal worth around 25 per cent plus huge improvements to overtime, bonus and shift payments.

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “The tanker drivers at JW Suckling achieved this excellent pay win by standing firm in their union. Since August 2021, Unite has put over £430 million into the pockets of our members through the union’s complete focus on improving jobs, pay and conditions.”

Unite regional officer Nick West said: “This result is a prime example the benefits being in a unionised workplace bring. Those wanting better wages and working conditions should join Unite and organise their colleagues to join too.”

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For media enquires ONLY contact senior Unite communications officer Ryan Fletcher on 07849 090215 or 020 3371 2065. 

Email: ryan.fletcher@unitetheunion.org

Unite is Britain and Ireland’s largest union with members working across all sectors of the economy. The general secretary is Sharon Graham.