Len McCluskey, general secretary of Unite, the UK’s largest union,
signed a new landmark agreement on behalf of the union’s members at
Nissan’s car plant in Sunderland this week. Signed this week
(Monday 18 December) on a visit to see the new Leaf model roll off
the Sunderland plant’s production line, the industrial relations
agreement strengthens the union’s voice at the factory by enhancing
consultation with Unite and cementing positive industrial relations
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Len McCluskey, general secretary of Unite, the UK’s largest union,
signed a new landmark agreement on behalf of the union’s members at
Nissan’s car plant in Sunderland this week.
Signed this week (Monday 18 December) on a visit to see the new
Leaf model roll off the Sunderland plant’s production line, the
industrial relations agreement strengthens the union’s voice at the
factory by enhancing consultation with Unite and cementing positive
industrial relations for the future.
Since the initial industrial agreement was signed in 1986, there
has been a steady increase in the workforce. There were initially
500 workers employed at the site and this has now increased to
7,000 workers. The plant produces 500,000 cars a year.
Negotiations on a new industrial relations agreement have been
ongoing for the last 12 months and have now been completed to the
satisfaction of both sides.
Len McCluskey said: “This new industrial agreement is a
landmark moment that significantly strengthens the union’s
industrial voice within Nissan to the benefit of our members.
“Since the initial industrial agreement was signed in 1986, the
Sunderland plant has expanded to become a truly world class
facility. Unite members at Sunderland are among the most efficient
in the Nissan family making world beating cars which are exported
across the globe.
“The new agreement enhances consultation with Unite and the
workforce ensuring that all concerned can continue to enjoy
positive industrial relations, as the site continues to both grow
and flourish.”
