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Wincanton Drivers to Strike Over "Pathetic" Pay Offer

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Unite the Union announced that nearly 200 HGV drivers employed by Wincanton will take industrial action in response to a rejected pay offer. The drivers, who work on behalf of Marshalls building supply company, delivered approximately 3000 products, including building materials, to major clients like Travis Perkins and Taylor Wimpey. The pay offer for 2024 was a one-off payment of £700 (1.6% increase) and a 4% pay rise for 2025. Unite's members will cease overtime work and overnight shifts from June 30, causing significant disruptions to construction projects.

Key Takeaways:

  • Wincanton's pay offer to nearly 200 HGV drivers was met with rejection, prompting industrial action.
  • The drivers, employed by Wincanton on behalf of Marshalls building supply company, will cease overtime work and overnight shifts from June 30.
  • The drivers are responsible for delivering approximately 3000 products to major clients, including Travis Perkins, Taylor Wimpey, and Wickes.
  • The rejected pay offer included a one-off payment of £700 (1.6% increase) for 2024 and a 4% pay raise for 2025.
  • Unite general secretary Sharon Graham stated that the pay offer is "pathetic" and that Wincanton's £millions in revenue justify a fairer deal for the drivers.
  • Unite national officer Adrian Jones added that strike action will cause significant disruption to the construction sector, but Wincanton's failure to negotiate a fair deal is to blame.

Statistics:

  • Nearly 200 HGV drivers employed by Wincanton will take industrial action.
  • The drivers will cease overtime work and overnight shifts from June 30.
  • Approximately 3000 products, including building materials, are delivered to major clients.

*£700 one-off payment and 4% pay rise for 2024 and 2025, respectively.

  • Wincanton's revenue: billions.

Sources:

  • Unite the Union press release: Unite the Union. (No date)

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