Marley Eternit workers call off strikes

Workers at Marley Eternit have called off the threat of further strikes after accepting a new pay deal.

Following a pay freeze about 150 Unite members took strike action on December 3rd with the threat of more to follow.

After 10 hours of intense talks involving the arbitration service ACAS a new deal has been accepted. It includes a £300 lump sum for 2007 and a 3.5% rise on all rates in 2008 and a guaranteed increase in 2009.

Neil Salter, Unite regional organiser, said: “This is a substantial step forward from where we were as it removes the pay freeze, offers a payment for 2007 and also guarantee’s a pay increase.”