Tesco staff pay rise

Tesco employees will see their pay rise to £10.10 an hour from July, as the supermarket giant has committed to investing more in its staff.

A place that attracts and retains the best talent in the industry." A spokesperson for Tesco said: "This new deal recognises the contribution our colleagues make to our business at a time when household budgets are under pressure. Morrisons was the first supermarket to pay employees more than £10 in April 2021, and Sainsbury's followed in January of this year.

CWU bosses say increase is relative cut in salary but BT says it is its biggest award in two decades.

The improvement makes Sainsbury’s the first supermarket group to pay all its workers above the independently verified living wage after pressure from investors. This comprised a £1,000 cash bonus and £500 in shares, which will be awarded after three years as part of the employee share scheme. About 83,000 of BT’s total 100,000 workforce are based in the UK. Tesco said on Thursday it was investing £200m to raise its minimum hourly rate of pay by 5.8% to £10.10 from 24 July 2022, the biggest single-year investment in hourly pay for shop and warehouse workers at the UK’s largest supermarket chain in at least a decade. Companies across the UK are holding talks over pay amid rising inflation. On Thursday the supermarket Tesco announced the second pay rise for shop and warehouse workers in a year.

Supermarket giant Tesco has announced its biggest pay deal for around 280,000 store and depot staff for at least a decade - with hourly paid workers in line ...

Daniel Adams, Usdaw national officer said: “At such a difficult time, Usdaw is pleased to have secured a pay deal that not only delivers the highest hourly rate of pay in the sector but also delivers on the Union’s New Deal for Workers campaign – giving our members the right to request a “normal hours” contract and ensuring a minimum 16-hour contract going forward.” Jason Tarry, Tesco UK and Republic of Ireland boss, said: “We are delighted to have reached an agreement with Usdaw that recognises the vital role our colleagues play in our business now and in the future, giving them a well-deserved pay rise, more access to extra hours and setting out a long-term commitment and investment in their careers at Tesco.” Supermarket giant Tesco has announced its biggest pay deal for around 280,000 store and depot staff for at least a decade - with hourly paid workers in line for a 5.8% rise.

The news comes after Tesco reached an agreement with retail trade union Usdaw, which sees Tesco invest in its colleagues' pay, benefits and skills.

A place that attracts and retains the best talent in the industry.” “We are delighted to have reached an agreement with Usdaw that recognises the vital role our colleagues play in our business now and in the future, giving them a well-deserved pay rise, more access to extra hours and setting out a long-term commitment and investment in their careers at Tesco,” Tesco UK and ROI chief executive Jason Tarry said. The news comes after the supermarket giant reached an agreement with retail trade union Usdaw, which sees Tesco invest in its colleagues’ pay, benefits and skills.