Strike Ends as Lincoln-based Lincat Workers Accept Improved Pay Offer
More than 100 laborers of Lincat, a commercial kitchen appliance manufacturing company situated on Whisby Road, Lincoln, have willingly accepted an amended pay agreement. This follows a strike action initiated by unhappy workers earlier in September over remuneration and working conditions.
Union Negotiates for Better Pay Offer
The Unite union, an advocate for the workers, had earlier reported that poorly remunerated workers declined a divided pay proposal of eight per cent. The offer comprised a five-and-a-half per cent increase to be backdated from January to June this year, followed by an extra two-and-a-half per cent boost for the remaining half of the year.
After extended negotiations, the union has now successfully brokered a deal that will see an eight per cent increment backdated from January. This benefits the majority of the workforce, with those on higher pay grades set to receive tiered increases.
An Additonal Five per cent Rise Expected in 2024
The pact sealed with the employees promises a further five per cent pay rise effective from January 2024, as part of the two-year pay agreement. This landmark step represents an end to the dispute, with operations resuming normally after the workers voted to accept the proposed agreement.
"Congratulations to Lincat's workers who, by standing together in their union, secured a significantly improved pay deal. As this result shows, Unite's total commitment to fighting for better jobs, pay and conditions is putting money in our members' pockets," proclaimed Unite general secretary, Sharon Graham.
"This pay win is another reminder that those wanting to improve their wages and working lives should join Unite and organise their colleagues to join too," affirmed Lee Purslow, a Unite regional officer.
Lincat's Reaction
When approached for a statement, Lincat decided not to issue any remarks on the matter.