Chessington World of Adventures Engineers (UNITE) Strike Calendar
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Latest Chessington World of Adventures Engineers Industrial Action Updates (2)
The industrial dispute was a result of the company attempting to impose a real terms pay cut on the engineers. However, following extensive talks at the conciliation service Acas earlier this week, a revised pay offer was made, which was worth an average of 13.53 per cent across the engineering bargaining group. Following a meeting of members the offer was accepted and the strikes called off.
This pay victory is a fresh vindication of how Unite’s relentless focus on enhancing jobs, pay and conditions is delivering for members.
The highly trained engineers who are responsible for the smooth running of the park and for ensuring that its safety systems are fully operational are taking strike action in four blocks in May including the May Day weekend, the coronation weekend and the late spring bank holiday.
Merlin Attractions which operates Chessington World of Adventures is attempting to impose a real terms pay cut on its workers. The engineers are seeking a pay increase in line with the real rate of inflation (RPI) which currently stands at 13.5 per cent.
Chessington World of Adventures Engineers Strike Calendar
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