Parking wardens in Reading are among those who have negotiated a significant pay increase from their employer by the union Unite.
The union supported the workers through six weeks of strike action which has now resulted in a three year pay deal: an initial increase in year one is nearly 12 per cent, which will then match inflation in year two and three.
Workers had previously received the legal minimum pay despite working and living in one of the most expensive areas of the country.
During the six weeks of strike action, the council was losing hundreds of thousands of pounds in lost parking revenue and fines.
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “This is a great win for our members and shows that Unite is the winning union which continues to put money in the pockets of our members. Congratulations to workers in Reading on their pay award.”
Unite regional officer Richard White added: “These workers are to be commended. “They took six weeks of strike action to get their employer Modaxo to come back to the negotiating table with an improved offer and stood firm in their resolve. Unite will always back our members in their disputes and this is a great pay win.”
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