Around 200 Biffa bin workers employed on behalf of Wirral council are celebrating a pay uplift of 4.99 per cent secured by Unite, the UK’s leading union.

Following intensive negotiations between Unite and Biffa, the workers voted in favour of the deal, which was reached without the need for industrial action.

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “Bin workers on the Biffa Wirral contract have a strong union. From that position of strength, they were able to secure an inflation-busting pay rise – well done to them. This pay win is yet another example of the better jobs, pay and conditions that Unite delivers for its members.”

Under the deal, bin lorry drivers also have more flexibility when it comes to booking annual leave. Previously, the drivers were limited in their ability to book holidays on certain dates.

Unite regional officer Steve Gerrard said: “The Wirral bin workers send their solidarity to the striking Birmingham bin workers. The deal reached with Biffa on the Wirral shows what can be achieved when an employer engages sensibly with unions and puts to shame the atrocious way Birmingham council is treating its bin workers.”

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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.