Strikes end at Browns of Kelloholm as pay deal agreed
A series of strikes at a meat processing firm in southern Scotland is over after workers secured a 13.2% pay rise.
Unite union members at Browns in Kelloholm carried out several rounds of industrial action in August and September.
It said workers had now secured an “excellent wage deal” thanks to their “brave stance”.
Browns specialises in the production and manufacturing of cooked and sliced meats for a large range of businesses, supermarkets and schools.
The dispute over wages escalated at the end of August when strike action began.
Unite said 180 production, distribution and maintenance staff had walked out.
Now the dispute has been brought to an end thanks to the improved pay offer.
Union members voted to accept the increase for 2023 with a commitment for real living wage increases in 2024 and 2025.
General secretary Sharon Graham said: “Unite will always stand up and support our members fighting back for decent jobs, pay and conditions.”
Industrial officer Paul Bennett said the union was pleased to get a deal “over the line”.
BBC News
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