Zarah ChoudharyClydeport dock workers on the River Clyde have secured an overall pay package worth approximately 9.3%.
Around 100 workers based at the King George V dock in Glasgow and at Greenock Ocean terminal, represented by Unite, backed the wage offer.
The deal covered crane and terminal operators, pilots who move vessels around the Clyde along with engineers, estuary and vessel deck hands.
The accepted offer amounted to a 3% basic pay rise, two days extra holidays, bonuses worth up to £1,000 if absence and profit targets are reached, and a £0.50 an hour rise for crane operators.
Sharon Graham, general secretary at Unite, said: “Unite has successfully negotiated a good pay package for our Clydeport members on the Clyde.
“It’s another important win and demonstrates how Unite is delivering better jobs, pay and conditions for dock workers across Scotland.”
Clydeport cranes and workshops are owned by the Peel Port Group.
The workers handle and move containers, forest products, agribulk, project and bulk cargo from vessels on to land for onward distribution to destination markets across Scotland.
Pat McIlvogue, industrial officer at Unite, said: “Clydeport workers will benefit from a deal which will deliver better pay, bonuses and holiday entitlement.
“It’s a welcome recognition for the skilled work of dock workers on the Clyde.”
A spokesperson for Peel Ports Clydeport said: “We are pleased to have worked successfully with union representatives to agree this well-deserved pay rise for our valued staff at King George V dock and Greenock Ocean Terminal.”
