Unite, Britain’s leading trade union, has secured a hugely improved pay offer from GXO for its workers after a campaign of industrial action. 

Workers at cold food storage facilities in Swindon working on behalf of the Iceland supermarket chain have secured both backdated and ongoing pay increases to help address their pay concerns and tackle the cost of living crisis. 

Employees will receive a 6 per cent pay increase on basic pay, and associated rises in overtime and unsocial pay backdated to 1 March 2023. They are also receiving a further increase of 5.3 per cent on basic pay, overtime and unsocial shift pay backdated to 1 Jan 2024.  

There are also increases in incentives for working in the freezer section of the warehouse, chiller section and ambient sections. In addition, workers willing to work flexibly at the different storage sites in Swindon, will receive higher pay rates. Unite has also ensured backdated pay will be paid at the earliest opportunity.

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: 

“This is a great win for GXO’s workers and for Unite. It shows the power of the trade union movement and the strength of Unite’s bargaining.  I congratulate all our members at GXO on the grit and determination in their fight for better pay.” 

The award comes after strike action both before and after Christmas and pressure applied to Iceland to bring GXO back to the negotiating table. 

Unite regional officer Paddy Brennan said: 

“Our members stood together and have won a well-deserved pay award. Unite always stands up for its members and we continue to win improved pay offers across the country.” 

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