Drax workers accept pay deal, strikes called off

Workers at a Drax power station in Yorkshire have called off strikes after accepting a pay deal.
The Unite union said on Monday that an “excellent increase” was secured, after more than 180 of its members took a day’s strike action on 20 February, having rejected an 8% pay rise.

Fresh negotiations were held and Drax made an improved offer, including back pay, which equates to an increase of 16%.

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “This was an excellent increase for Unite members at Drax, who by showing unity and standing up to their employer secured a vastly improved pay increase.

“The pay increase at Drax demonstrates how Unite’s absolute commitment to focus on jobs, pay and conditions is delivering for members.”

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