Inflation beating wage rise worth up to nine per cent 

 
Unite the union has secured an improved pay deal for Veolia workers based in Grangemouth. The workers are responsible for waste management at the plant. 
 
The one-year deal backdated to January 2026 will see an increase in members’ pay of around £1.20 per hour which equates to pay rises worth up to nine per cent. 
 
A previous pay offer of three per cent had been overwhelmingly rejected by the Veolia workers leading to the enhanced pay deal.
 
Unite general secretary, Sharon Graham, said: “The pay deal at Veolia based in Grangemouth is the latest example of Unite members standing together to get what they deserve. It’s another win for Unite securing better jobs, pay and conditions for workers.”
 
The Veolia workers covered by the deal includes HGV drivers, operatives, team leaders and supervisors. 
 
Unite industrial officer Pat Egan, said: “Unite has delivered a major pay win for our membership at Veolia. The workers have achieved inflation beating wage rises across the board which builds on years of success at the Grangemouth plant.”
 
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Unite Scotland is the country’s biggest and most diverse trade union with around 150,000 members.