Stunning victory for Sodexo workers in the UK
UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis joins Sodexo workers at North Devon NHS Trust celebrating hard won improvements to pay and conditions
(Photo: UNISON)
UNISON members working for Sodexo at the North Devon NHS Trust in the South West of England have won their 3 year battle for better pay and improved terms, in line with the Agenda for Change national agreement.
The deal, which followed two days of strike action, will cover 200 staff working as cleaners, cooks and porters - some of the lowest-paid workers employed by contractors in the public sector.
They will receive a lump sum of up to £3,600 (approx NZ$7600) as well as a salary increase from 1 January 2010, and other benefits including sick pay.
"I am proud of our members for making a stand," said UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis. "It is never easy going on strike, particularly if you are low paid. But this action has shown what can be achieved when members stay solid and determined."
Mr Prentis added: "These were low-paid cooks, cleaners and porters, who have been waiting for three years to get the pay and terms they are entitled to under a national agreement. This is a victory for the workers, and for common sense."
For more details on this story click here to go to the Unison website.
Earlier this month, the SFWU sent a message of solidarity to the Sodexho workers, and the story about this can be found here.
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