Superdrug Win!

Unite members working at Superdrug's national distribution centre in West Yorkshire have claimed a major victory following strike action in a dispute over pay and conditions.

The dispute, which was sparked by the retailers' bid to make fundamental changes to the workers' terms and conditions led to a two week strike which began on November 4th . The dispute has now been resolved. The workforce, both UK and Polish, also led protests outside Superdrug stores throughout Yorkshire and the North East.

The 261 workers have returned to work after an agreement was reached which means that the company will not force through changes to overtime payments, sickness entitlement and flexible hours of work. In return, the workers have agreed to a £10 a week reduction in shift pay for the afternoon shift.

Unite's John Evans said: "As a result of our members standing firm and fighting to protect their pay, terms and conditions, Superdrug's management were forced back to the table and agreed to reverse their proposals. Our members have claimed a major victory following their courageous two week strike action. "

"We are proud that both Polish and UK workers stood shoulder to shoulder to resist the company's attempts to worsen their terms and conditions.

"Our members have gone back to work even more committed to their union and they are going back united. "