Norwich’s popular Eaton Park Café has become the first ever hospitality venue in the city to sign an agreement recognising its workers’ chosen union.

The voluntary recognition agreement was signed by Unite, the UK’s leading union, and Eaton Park Café last week.

It sets out negotiating structures for issues such as pay, terms and conditions and dispute procedures.

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “I am proud of the efforts of our workplace reps Liam and Freddie to secure this agreement with Eaton Park Café. I hope it will inspire even more hospitality workers to organise with Unite at their workplaces for better jobs, pay and conditions.”

The majority of Eaton Park Café’s staff are members of Unite, which represents thousands of workers across the country in restaurants, bars and hotels.

Unite hospitality project worker, Kevin Reynolds, said: “We look forward to Unite members working with the Eaton Park Café to achieve the best possible outcome for staff."

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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.