Jobs, pay and conditions in Borders boosted by deal
Unite, Scotland’s leading union, has secured an inflation beating pay rise for Oregon timber workers based in Selkirk.
A basic pay increase of four per cent will benefit over 150 timber frame fabricators who produce kit houses for the construction industry.
Significant enhancements to conditions were also secured including the introduction of a company sick pay scheme and paid time off for hospital appointments alongside the restoration of a service-related bonus scheme. Overall, the pay deal is worth 4.8 per cent.
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “A good pay rise has been secured but also important workplace benefits are being introduced. The overall package will see a significant boost to jobs, pay and conditions for Oregon timber workers in Selkirk secured by Unite.”
Unite industrial officer Esther O’Hara said: “The pay deal was overwhelmingly backed by the Oregon timber workers. It’s a significant win for Unite in the Scottish Borders.”
Source: www.unitetheunion.org
