Unite, the UK's leading union, has today (Wednesday 3rd June) welcomed an overwhelming vote by Barclays members to accept an improved pay offer, following negotiations between the union and the bank.

The result delivers an agenda setting pay settlement in the finance sector and follows Unite's successful campaign to secure significant improvements to Barclays workers’ pay.

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: "This excellent deal demonstrates what can be achieved through collective action and strong union organisation.

"Unite members made clear that Barclays' original offer was not good enough. By standing together, they secured a substantially better deal that protects living standards and delivers meaningful pay increases for thousands of employees.

"This agreement is another example of Unite members winning improvements through collective bargaining and determined negotiation."

The accepted offer is worth 4.6 per cent and gives around 20,000 lower-paid Barclays employees a 5.35 per cent pay rise, substantially above the current Retail Prices Index (RPI) inflation rate of three per cent. 

Unite represents around 35,000 Barclays workers across the UK in branches, corporate functions and operational roles.

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Unite is the UK and Ireland's leading union fighting to protect and advance jobs, pay and conditions for members working across all sectors of the economy. The General Secretary is Sharon Graham.