Unite, the UK’s leading union, has secured an inflation beating 3.9 per cent pay rise for Nestle workers.

The union represents over 1,200 members at Nestle, which is the world’s largest food and drink company, including at its sites in Buxton, Carlisle, Halifax, Tutbury and York.

Following pay talks, the workers voted to accept the offer, which is 0.3 per cent above the RPI rate of inflation.

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “This deal was achieved because Nestle workers are in a strong union and benefit from collective bargaining. Unite does what it says on the trade union tin – achieving better jobs, pay and conditions for our members.”

The one year pay deal will be backdated to April 2026.

Unite national officer for food, drink and agriculture, Pat Mcilvogue, said: “This deal is another example of why food, drink and agriculture workers looking for a better deal at work should join Unite and organise their colleagues to join too. There is power in a union, there is power in Unite.”

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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.