Dave Gill – Usdaw National Officer says: “We were pleased to have negotiated an increase in pay to at least £10 an hour and that the vast majority of our members in Argos have voted for a rise that takes most staff beyond the real living wage. This increase is one of the leading rates in retail, it is a big step forward and shows that the company are prepared to invest in the staff to help grow the business.
 
“It’s been a tough time for retail staff through the pandemic; they have worked in difficult circumstances and deserve our support, respect and appreciation. Most of all they deserve a decent wage and this pay rise is a welcome boost.”
 
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Usdaw (Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers) is the UK's fifth biggest trade union with over 380,000 members. Most Usdaw members work in the retail sector, but the union also has many members in transport, distribution, food manufacturing, chemical industry and other trades.
 
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