Tata Consumer Products reaches pay settlement with Eaglescliffe staff

On 31st October Tata Consumer Products reached a settlement with workers at the Eaglescliffe tea factory over a pay dispute.

The reward is 5% fixed each year for two years.

Previously, almost 150 GMB members working at Tata Consumer Products walked out on 4th of October over pay.

A spokesperson at Tata said: “Today a satisfactory resolution to the pay dispute at our Eaglescliffe tea factory has been achieved.

“A revised two-year deal submitted by us has been accepted by both the Unite and GMB unions and members.

“We look forward to welcoming all our colleagues back into the business and working together for a productive future.”

Paul Clarke, GMB Organiser, said: “These workers have fought hard to get the pay rise they deserve – 10% over two years – which they’ve overwhelmingly accepted.

“GMB is pleased the company got back round the table to reach a deal.

“This offer shows what happens when workers stick together to defend their terms and conditions.

“Now they can get back to making the UK’s favourite brew again.”