A sweet deal? | Cadbury workers secure big pay rise to aid cost of living

Cadbury workers have been given a pay rise worth 17.5% as well as a boost in holiday pay after the confectionery giant agreed a deal with union bosses.

Unite members at Cadbury’s sites in Bournville, Birmingham, Chirk, Wales and Marlebrook in Hereford recorded an 80% vote in favour of the deal, which over two years, inclusive of bonuses, is worth up to 17.5% to the workers. A 25% rise in holiday pay was also negotiated.

Unite General Secretary, Sharon Graham, said: “Where employers can clearly afford to raise pay, we are determined to ensure that they do. Yet again Unite’s focus on improving jobs, pay and conditions is getting results for our members.

“This deal was delivered by the hard work and dedication of Unite’s representatives at Cadbury and the support of Unite members.”