Strike action at two Wilko distribution centres has been called off after workers accepted a new deal on weekend working rotas offered by the company.
Around 1,800 members of the GMB Union working at the sites in Magor, Wales and Worksop, Nottinghamshire, were set to walk out today and tomorrow due to a long-running dispute over forced weekend working.
However, the strikes have now been called off after 63% of GMB members voted to accept an improved weekend rota pattern offered by Wilko bosses following recent talks.
Gary Carter, GMB National Officer, said: “The improved weekend rota pattern offers a better work life balance for staff.
“GMB would like to thank members and reps who have stood shoulder to shoulder and showed what we can achieve by standing together.”
A spokesperson for the value-oriented homeware retailer added: “We’re delighted that our GMB team members have voted to accept our improved offer, which guarantees them more time off to spend with their families … We all know it’s tough on the high street and our focus is now to pull together as a team to deliver the best possible Christmas experience for our customers shopping in our shops and online.”
