Planned strike action by members of Unite, the UK’s leading union, at tin can printers Envases, based in Liverpool, have been called off and the industrial dispute resolved following negotiations.

Skilled printers at the company were due to take strike action throughout June after Envases tried to impose new contracts, which would have forced the printers to work in the production hall, were withdrawn following negotiations.

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “This is a really important victory. By standing firm our members were able to overturn the threat to fire and rehire them.

“This result shows how Unite’s relentless focus on the jobs, pay and conditions of its members is paying real dividends in the workplace.”

Under the deal the current pay agreement will be implemented in full and talks between the company and Unite will begin early next year under the auspices of the conciliation service Acas to find a long-term solution to the workplace issues.

Unite regional officer Gary Fairclough said: “This victory could not have been secured without the hard work and solidarity of our members. Those looking for a better deal at work should join Unite and get their colleagues to join too.”

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Liverpool tin can printers at Envases strike in fire and rehire dispute

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