Meat factory strikes end after pay deal agreed
Nearly 200 staff took industrial action at the site in Dumfries and Galloway
At a glance
A series of strikes are over at a meat processing factory in southern Scotland
The Unite union said staff had voted to accept a 13.2% pay rise
Browns specialises in the production of cooked and sliced meats
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A series of strikes at a meat processing firm in southern Scotland is over after workers secured a 13.2% pay rise.
Unite union members at Browns in Kelloholm carried out several rounds of industrial action in August and September.
It said workers had now secured an "excellent wage deal" thanks to their "brave stance".
Browns specialises in the production and manufacturing of cooked and sliced meats for a large range of businesses, supermarkets and schools.
The company specialises in the production of cooked and sliced meat
The dispute over wages escalated at the end of August when strike action began.
Unite said 180 production, distribution and maintenance staff had walked out.
Now the dispute has been brought to an end thanks to the improved pay offer.
Union members voted to accept the increase for 2023 with a commitment for real living wage increases in 2024 and 2025.
General secretary Sharon Graham said: "Unite will always stand up and support our members fighting back for decent jobs, pay and conditions."
Industrial officer Paul Bennett said the union was pleased to get a deal "over the line".
- Published28 August 2023
