Pay strikes by around 100 workers at Amcor Packaging in Workington have been called off after Unite secured an improved pay offer.

The workers voted to accept an improved deal of a seven per cent pay increase backdated to October 2023 and a £500 one off payment. In total, the deal is worth between eight and nine per cent depending on pay grade.

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “Amcor’s workforce secured this deal by standing together in their union and refusing to back down. Once again, Unite’s total commitment to improving jobs, pay and conditions is paying dividends for our members.”

Initial strike action scheduled to begin on 29 May was called off to allow for the workers to be balloted on the improved offer. All industrial action at Amcor has now been cancelled. 

Unite regional officer Ryan Armstrong said: “Well done to our reps and members at Amcor, who achieved this result through their hard work and solidarity. Those wanting better wages and working lives should join Unite and organise their colleagues to join as well.”

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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.