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Union calls for Nissan to boost workers’ wages

Union bosses have called on Nissan to boost pay and working conditions in recognition of the Sunderland plant’s production milestone of 2 million cars in two years.

Unite said North East workers deserved recognition for their efforts in making a success of the Nissan brand.

As Sunderland workers near the end of a two-year pay deal, the union is beginning to prepare its latest pay claim this month.

Unite national officer Tony Murphy said: “Building over a million cars in two years is a sign of the company’s success, but it is also a sign of the phenomenal achievements of the workforce in Sunderland.

“Nissan must recognise the contribution of the workforce during the next set of pay negotiations. Nissan workers deserve a boost in their pay and conditions.

“The company says its workforce sets the benchmark for productivity and quality so it is only right that their pay and conditions matches their effort and expertise.”

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Tom Keighley .