Submit workplace employees to vote on 9% pay rise and a ‘substantial’ lump sum fee

Following prolonged negotiations Submit Workplace employees are to vote on a deal after the Communication Employees Union (CWU) stated it features a 9% pay rise, a “substantial”  lump sum plus further advantages.

From April there will probably be a wage improve with lump sums of between £1,925-3,000, with advantages similar to a rise in paternity pay.

CWU deputy normal secretary Andy Furey stated: “We want to thank our Submit Workplace members for his or her assist all through the dispute.

“This settlement couldn’t have been reached with out their unwavering dedication.

“This settlement is the perfect that may be achieved through these negotiations and, as such, the postal government is recommending our members assist the settlement by voting sure within the forthcoming poll.”

CWU normal secretary Dave Ward stated: “This deal merely wouldn’t have occurred with out the bravery proven by putting Submit Workplace employees all by way of final yr.

“With out their clear willpower, this dispute couldn’t have moved on to the place we at the moment are.”

A Submit Workplace spokesperson stated: “We’re happy that the CWU agree that the provide now we have put ahead offers a good deal for his or her members and that they are going to be recommending a sure vote.

“We hope to get a optimistic response from their members so we are able to get the brand new pay charges in colleagues’ pockets as quickly as attainable.”