Increase will lift minimum rates by 9.8% and comes after online retailer
defeated GMB union bid for bargaining rights on pay
Amazon has announced a pay rise worth nearly 10% for tens of thousands of UK
employees, after defeating an attempt by the GMB trade union for bargaining
rights over pay and conditions.
The online retailer said the increase would lift minimum pay rates by 9.8% to
between £13.50 and £14.50 an hour, depending on location. Staff with at least
three years’ service will receive a minimum of between £13.75 and £14.75 an
hour.
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