Unite members agree new pay deal with Diageo
Unite make up about 500 of the 3,000 workforce in distilleries and bottling plants across Scotland.
Workers at Diageo who are members of Unite have voted to accept a three year pay deal.
It amounts to a 3% increase in pay covering the last financial year, but then an average of inflation in year two and three capped at 3.5%.
Diageo operates a number of sites in Scotland including distilleries and bottling plants and workers who are members of Unite make up about 500 of the 3,000 strong workforce.
Diageo workers who are members of Unite make up about 500 of the 3,000 strong workforce in distilleries and bottling plants across Scotland.
Bob MacGregor, Unite industrial officer, said: "The deal is a three year commitment which ensures our members' pay does not fall below the cost of living.
"It’s an excellent result for our members who have continued to work tirelessly throughout the pandemic boosting Diageo’s profits.
"This agreement sets a benchmark for the drinks industry in Scotland which is recovering following the onset of the pandemic and the recent suspension of US tariffs.”