Unite, Scotland’s biggest union, can confirm today (Friday 12 April) that its Clydeport engineers on the river Clyde have secured a seven per cent pay rise.

Around 20 workers based at the King George V dock in Glasgow and at Greenock Ocean terminal overwhelmingly backed the wage offer which is significantly above the current RPI rate.

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham, said: “Unite is securing better pay, jobs and conditions for our members. It’s what we do. The pay rise for Clydeport engineers in Glasgow and Greenock is another good win and demonstrates why Unite is Scotland’s leading trade union.”

The engineers provide crucial repair and maintenance support services for the Clydeport cranes and workshops, owned by the Peel Port Groups, to ensure that containers, forest products, agribulk, project and bulk cargo can efficiently move on to, and from land to destination markets.

Pat McIlvogue, Unite industrial officer, added: “Clydeport engineers have overwhelmingly backed a significant pay increase negotiated by Unite. A seven per cent pay win represents a big boost to our members’ pay packets. We are pleased to have got this deal over the line for our members.”

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