Recognition and pay rise at DHL warehouse


Low-paid workers at the DHL warehouse in Gillmoss, Liverpool have secured representation and with it an inflation busting pay increase.


The general Unite secured a new recognition deal with DHL to represent workers across the entire site near Liverpool. The deal also means that agency workers on the site will also get new rights to be represented by Unite. 


Almost a third of the 300 strong workforce will get a pay increase of 9% or 70p an hour. All the workers who were on £7.52 had their pay increased to £8.22. The increase earmarked for the lowest paid at the site is more than twice the 3.9% growth in inflation as measured by Retail Price Index.


Unite regional officer Kenny Rowe said: “Low-paid workers have secured a significant boost to their pay which is more than double the rate of inflation and means workers will get around £1,500 extra a year. The deal will help workers and their families afford their food, rent and bills.” 


The DHL warehouse in Gillmoss, Liverpool stores and delivers products for Burtons, AB Foods, L’Oréal and NHS products.


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