Unite welcomes Fujitsu deal
20 January 2012
Unite, the UK's largest union, has today (Friday 20 January)
ended industrial action after union members accepted a new offer
from IT giant Fujitsu.
The union welcomed the agreement, which ends a long running
dispute that has affected sites in Crewe and Manchester since June
last year.
Kevin O’Gallagher, Unite national officer for IT and
communications, said: “The agreement reflects a significant
improvement in relationships with the company since last year. It
means better protection for pensions for Fujitsu employees across
the UK and pay rises for most Manchester staff. There is a renewed
commitment to work together through our agreements which can help
avoid conflict in future.
“A significant number of new Unite representatives have recently
been elected and the agreement should mean reps across the UK are,
for the first time, allowed work time to deal with many issues
affecting employees.
“Unite is looking forward to developing the positive
relationship with Fujitsu in the future.”
ENDS
For further information contact Ashraf Choudhury in the Unite
Press Office on 07980 224761 or 020 3371 2061.
Note to news editors:
Fujitsu employs around 11,000 staff in the UK. A copy of the new
agreement can be found at www.ourunion.org.uk/news
