Industry-leading deal at Home Bargains


Hundreds of drivers working for the Liverpool-based Home Bargains are in line for an 11.4% pay increase over two years. 


The drivers and shunters, members of the Unite general union reached the deal after months of negotiations between the union and management.


The deal was agreed after management proposed changes to the workers’ shift and payment schedule. In return for accepting the new terms and conditions, Unite representatives negotiated an hourly rise from £15.85 to £17.67 over two years that has now been overwhelmingly supported by the workforce.


Unite regional officer Steve Gerrard said the significant pay increase means a worker’s annual salary will reach £36,278 as a result of the deal.


“This is an industry-leading pay deal, which rewards our members for their hard work,” said Gerrard. “It comes at a time when other retailers have demonstrated the greed ethos which has resulted in terms and conditions being slashed in other areas of the retail sector.”


https://unitetheunion.org/news-events/news/2019/october/home-bargains-workers-win-top-pay-deal