WREXHAM Council workers have finally struck a deal after seven weeks of strike action.

Unite members have voted to accept a deal that improves their terms and conditions in a number of areas.

The strike action, which resulted in major disruption to council services, will now end with immediate effect.

As a result of intensive negotiations between Unite and Wrexham Council a new 9 point offer was tabled by Local Authority leadership on Tuesday (October 24).

Following a ballot of all Unite members within Wrexham Council the deal has been now been accepted.

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Sharon Graham, Unite General Secretary said;  “This deal for Wrexham workers was only achieved by our members remaining united throughout the strike action. If they had not taken a stand then nothing in this deal would have been achieved. This is yet another example of Unite delivering for its members in the workplace”.

Unite say the deal is complex but includes a new pay scale for the lowest-paid refuse workers alongside protection for bank holiday working.

The council has also committed to reviewing a number of other pay-related issues in advance of next year's budget.

Simon Ellis, Unite Regional Officer said: “I would like to pay tribute to all our members in Wrexham Council who stood on their picket lines, day after day. This deal is complex and will benefit workers in different departments in different ways.

"Our members understand this and their support for each other throughout this dispute has been inspirational. By remaining united they have forced Wrexham Council to reconsider its position and table this improved offer”.

Councillor Mark Pritchard, Leader of Wrexham Council, said: “During the time of the strike, it has been difficult for everyone, including the staff who have continued to work, but I’m pleased we’ve been able to find a solution that will see staff return to work.

“We now want to move forward together and get services back to normal as soon as possible for the people of Wrexham.”