Wage war | Could BT staff's strike victory boost pay rise hopes for other workers?

BT workers have scored a victory in their fight for higher wages after the firm agreed a pay rise which will benefit around 85% of its staff.

The telecoms giant has agreed a deal with union bosses that will see workers who earn less than £50,000 receive an extra £1,500 per year, from the start of 2023.

The agreement, which the Communication Workers Union (CWU) recommends its members to accept, looks set to put an end to strike action which began in the summer and saw 40,000 workers walk out in a row over pay.

The union explained that the pay boost, which is a salary increase and NOT a one-off cost-of-living payment, means wages will rise from anywhere between 6% and 16% for eligible employees.