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Ba kers' new offer averts strike DRIVERS AT British Bakers' Plymouth
26th August 2004, Page 16
26th August 2004
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kers' new offer averts strike DRIVERS AT British Bakers' Plymouth
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plant have won an improved deal on pay and conditions, averting a threatened strike (CM 19 August).
Drivers were poised for industrial action after the firrn offered a 2.8% rise instead of the 5% they wanted. The union had reported that some drivers were earning less than they were 10 years ago for the same number of hours. But at the last minute British Bakers put forward an improved package, including bringing for ward money allocated for next year in an 18-month deal. Drivers' hours were cut from 51 to 48.
According to United RoadTransport Union regional officer Malcolm Williams the deal represents a 4.2% pay rise "An unofficial ballot shows acceptance of the offer," he says"All action has been suspended.