Ardagh Glass staff call off industrial action

Unite said all industrial action had been cancelled in order to create time for a new pay deal to be considered.

After talks on Friday (September 13), the firm raised its pay offer by 0.5% to 6% paid over two years.

Tas Sangha, Unite’s deputy regional secretary, said the union would recommend members accept the proposal.

‘A better relationship with the unions’​

Sangha said: “The company has signalled that it would like a better relationship with the unions and, should our members accept this improved offer, we will be working very hard to improve relations with the management and chart a positive way forward for all concerned.”​

Ardagh Glass said in a statement: “We welcome the outcome of extensive discussions and thank the trade unions for working with us to outline a two-year pay proposal, which they will now recommend to their members in a ballot.​

“We believe this is a sensible decision, which enables us to continue to work in partnership with our employees, having made significant investments in the longer term to maintain growth and long term employment.”​

Ardagh Glass employs about 1,300 people.