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Massive pay boost for Home Bargains workers as Unite secures agreement with national retailer

It comes after 'months' of negotiations

Exterior of Home Bargains on Hanover Street, Liverpool.(Image: Liverpool Echo)

Home Bargains staff in Liverpool have been handed an "inflation-busting" pay rise after Unite secured a deal with retailer TJ Morris.

Workers at the regional distribution centre in Gillmoss were given the pay boost of 15%, with the news coming after months of negotiations between the firm and the union.

Unite regional officer Steve Gerrard described it as "excellent news for our hard working members" at TJ Morris, which is one of the North West's biggest companies.

He said the workers play a "key role" in ensuring the organisation’s high street stores are kept fully supplied.

Mr Gerrard said: "The award demonstrates that management at TJ Morris values the contribution our members give to the business and rewards our members for their commitment and hard work.

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“The positive approach of TJ Morris who placed significant emphasis on the work life balance of the pay deal was highly refreshing. The pay deal not only increases workers’ pay, but also provides them with a shorter working week.

The move will also mean changes to shift patterns and hours of work, which the company was "keen to address in order to provide staff with a better work life balance".