Pilgrims workers secure inflation busting pay improvement and end strike

Workers vote overwhelmingly to accept above inflation deal which provides paid breaks to all

Members of Unite employed at Pilgrim’s Enniskillen site have voted overwhelmingly to accept an improved pay offer and end their dispute. The workers have taken six weeks of strike action in pursuit of improved pay.

The deal will see all shop floor workers receive a four per cent pay increase and will mean all workers are fully paid for breaks, ending a two-tier arrangement where some shifts were fully compensated and others not.

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said, “This is a clear win for our Pilgrims’ members. This deal was achieved through workers being prepared to take strike action. This victory again demonstrates the best way to raise pay and conditions is joining Unite and get your colleagues to join as well."

The workers produce a variety of products including Fridge Raiders, Richmond and Denny sausages and Mr Brain’s pork faggots.

Unite regional officer Greg O’Kane said, “Our members return to work having been transformed by this dispute. They know their strength and that they secured a decent pay improvement through determined collective action.”

Talks for next year’s pay negotiations at the site are due to start at the end of the year.

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