Staff at a 'famous' Glasgow club are set to get a bumper pay rise.
Workers at the Stand Comedy Club will benefit from a new one-year pay deal which will see the lowest paid receive pay rises of 13.6 per cent.
Some workers will receive pay increases of 19.3 per cent due to their pay bands being regraded.
Over 100 members of staff from the iconic venue on Woodlands Road as well as the clubs in Edinburgh and Newcastle.
Unite the union says they negotiated the deal without the need for industrial action.
General secretary Sharon Graham said: “This pay deal was achieved because the workers at Stand understood the benefits of joining Unite and getting organised.
"Unite is the union for hospitality workers and we are completely committed to winning better jobs, pay and conditions for our members."
It comes after the union signed a voluntary recognition agreement with the Stand in 2019, meaning all workers regardless of age are paid at least the living wage as set by the Living Wage Foundation.
Staff are also guaranteed paid rest breaks, minimum hours contracts, no zero hours contracts, full payment for trial shifts, paid transport home for those finishing shifts after 12am, consultation on any rota changes and 100 per cent of tips.
Unite's lead organiser for hospitality, Bryan Simpson, said: “Stand Comedy club workers have some of the best wages and terms and conditions in the sector.
"This in turn benefits Stand, boosting its reputation and ensuring it does not suffer the same high staff turnover rates that afflict many other venues.
“Unite will continue to organise tirelessly across the hospitality industry and we urge those wanting to drive up wages and working conditions to join us.”
A spokesperson for The Stand said: "As a union rep, I think it’s great to see. At the time when I think we all feel like it’s impossible to keep up with the skyrocketing costs of our rent, utilities and more, to have our union and our company agreeing on pay rises that exceed the rise to the living wage and set a new standard for the sector is brilliant."
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