Strikes by medical packaging supply workers employed by Amcor in Cramlington, Northumberland, have ended after an improved pay deal was secured.

The workers voted to accept the pay deal after beginning strike action in mid-May.

The deal is worth 12.3 per cent over three years. The workers will receive a 4.8 per cent increase in the first year, a four per cent increase in the second and 3.5 per cent increase in the third.

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “Congratulations to the Cramlington Amcor workers who took strike action for better pay and won. Once again, Unite’s total dedication to improving jobs, pay and conditions is paying dividends for our members.”

The deal also includes improvements to performance related pay and bonuses, harmonising members on a new contract with those on a legacy contract.

All further strike action has now been cancelled.

Unite regional officer Craig Patterson said: “I want to thank Unite’s reps and members, without their hard work and dedication this deal could not have been achieved. This result is yet another reminder that workers wanting better wages and working conditions should join Unite and get their colleagues to join as well.”

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Unite is Britain and Ireland’s largest union with members working across all sectors of the economy. The general secretary is Sharon Graham.