Strikes by more than 100 workers employed by Berry Norwich have been cancelled after Unite secured an improved pay deal.

The workers voted to accept an above inflation pay deal worth five per cent. The deal also addresses the rates between grades and moves those on the lowest pay up to the next pay band.

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “Well done to the Berry Norwich workers who secured this deal by standing together in their union and taking strike action. This is yet another example of how Unite’s total focus on improving jobs, pay and conditions is putting money in our members’ pockets.”

The workers took strike action from 19 to 21 May. All further industrial action has now been called off following the acceptance of the deal.

Unite regional officer Mark Walker said: “Membership growth during the strike was a key factor in collectively winning the fair pay campaign, which demonstrates the power in belonging to a union. Workers who want better wages and conditions should join Unite and get their colleagues to join as well.”

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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.