Hedin Mercedes-Benz technicians balloted for strike over pay dispute
Technicians employed at Hedin Group’s Mercedes-Benz dealerships throughout the London area are being balloted for strike motion in a dispute over pay, in accordance with the Unite union.
The potential industrial motion includes workers at 4 Hedin websites – Brooklands, Bromley, Croydon and Dartford – who perform automobile servicing, repairs and MOTs.
Unite says the poll follows the corporate’s refusal to desk a pay provide for 2025, regardless of rising inflation and cost-of-living pressures.
Unite claims that the employees acquired a 2% pay rise in 2024, at a time when RPI inflation averaged 3.6% stating that RPI for April stood at 4.5%.
Unite basic secretary Sharon Graham mentioned: “Hedin can’t count on its employees to maintain swallowing actual phrases wage cuts. Unite defends our members’ jobs, pay and situations to the hilt. Hedin’s employees have their union’s full backing in preventing for a good pay rise.”
Unite regional officer Lui D’Cunha added: “Mercedes-Benz won’t be joyful that its model is being dragged right into a dispute over employees dealing with actual phrases pay cuts in probably the most costly cities on the planet throughout a cost-of-living disaster.
“Nor will their clients be happy that they’re dealing with disruption. There’s nonetheless time to keep away from industrial motion, however that may require Hedin placing ahead a suitable pay provide.”
The strike poll closes on 9 June. Hedin was contacted for remark however advised AM none was out there right now
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