Strikes at Morrisons warehouses have been called off as hundreds of the supermarket’s warehouse and logistics workers accepted new terms and conditions
The workers had been taking part in strike action over proposed changes to their pension contributions that would have left them hundreds of pounds a year worse off.
Additional issues surrounding pay and conditions were also subject of the dispute.
Hundreds of members of staff at the Rudheath warehouse, along with employees at another in Wakefield, were set to go on strike from June 13 to 16 after three days of action in May.
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Earlier this month Morrisons presented new terms and conditions that members were balloted on. This deal has now been approved and will see workers contribute the same amount towards their pension as they currently do.
Further benefits include a new Service Award scheme, which will pay up to £350 for long-service milestones. Additionally, from next month, a 9% increase will be applied on all rates of pay, including weekend incentive premiums and freezer allowance with the existing additional anti-social hours shift pay maintained.
The retailer will also conduct reviews of pick rates and job roles.
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham told Wakefield Express: “This is a great win for our members at Morrisons and shows the real power of a union in the workplace.
“I’m delighted they have achieved their goals and that the supermarket has seen sense and come up with an acceptable outcome.”
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