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Usdaw members overwhelmingly back an above inflation pay increase in Tesco distribution

Usdaw members working in Tesco distribution have accepted an inflation busting pay increase of 4.8% for those on new contracts and an equivalent for those on legacy contracts. The new rates of pay will come into effect from Sunday 8 November.

28 September 2026

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Usdaw negotiated the deal on behalf of members working at: Avonmouth, Aylesford, Dagenham, Daventry Grocery and Clothing, Goole, Hinckley, Isle of Man, Lichfield, Livingston, Magor, Middlesbrough, Peterborough, Southampton and Widnes.

Mark Todd – Usdaw national officer says: “We are pleased to have negotiated an above inflation pay increase in Tesco distribution and we welcome that our members have overwhelmingly backed the deal. These are key workers in our economy and communities, working 24/7 to make sure that our stores are stocked, they are literally keeping the nation fed and watered. They also make a huge contribution to the success of the business and it is only right that they are properly rewarded for their effort.

Notes for editors:

Usdaw (Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers) is one of the fastest growing unions in the TUC and the UK's fifth biggest with around 370,000 members. Most Usdaw members work in the retail sector, but the union also represents many workers in transport, distribution, food manufacturing, chemical industry and other trades www.usdaw.org.uk

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Summary

Usdaw members working in Tesco distribution have accepted an inflation busting pay increase of 4.8% for those on new contracts and an equivalent for those on legacy contracts. The new rates of pay will come into effect from Sunday 8 November.