WORKERS at a city distillery have secured a three year pay rise. 

Unite members at the Diageo Bottling Plant in Shieldhall have voted in favour of the deal which will see staff members receiving a 3% rise this year; a 3.5% increase next year and again the following year.

Bob MacGregor, Unite industrial officer, said: "The deal is a three year commitment which ensures our members' pay does not fall below the cost of living.

"It’s an excellent result for our members who have continued to work tirelessly throughout the pandemic boosting Diageo’s profits.  

"This agreement sets a benchmark for the drinks industry in Scotland which is recovering following the onset of the pandemic and the recent suspension of US tariffs. We hope other companies in the sector will sit up and take notice, and treat their workers fairly.”