Workers at JCB have two things to celebrate ahead of Christmas including a huge staff bonus and a pay rise after the company saw a 35% increase in sales turnover
Staff at JCB are celebrating a double boost before Christmas with a huge bonus and pay rise.
Shop floor workers at the digger giant will receive a one-off lump sum cash payment of £2,500 in time for the festive period.
In a new pay deal, they will also get a 10% pay rise for next year, reports Stoke on Trent Live.
The announcement comes as fantastic news for workers amid the cost of living crisis.
And it will also be a point of reference for others, with trade unions across the country striking for better pay and working conditions.
The 10% pay rise comes after negotiations between management at JCB and officials from the GMB union representing the shop floor workers.
GMB Organiser Stuart Harrison said: "This is great news for our members, both JCB employed workers and the agency members employed by Global Guidant.
"In the middle of a cost of living crisis, this pay boost will make a huge difference.
"We also welcome the news that JCB has committed to a huge job creation programme which will see 500 new jobs created for local people.
"GMB representatives and members have faced tough negotiations but their campaign has delivered a substantial rise and a big win for our members."
JCB's sales turnover grew almost 35% in one year, up from £3.1 billion in 2020 to £4.4 billion in 2021
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