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To: Claire O'Hare, HR Manager at UK Operation of Tata Global Beverages

Tetley Tea Workers Can't Afford To Buy Tetley Tea!

GMB

After standing firm in the face of management, the workers have settled their dispute! Together, you raised close to £3000 for the workers' strike fund. And 850 of you used this page to send an email in support of the workers. Here's a message of thanks from GMB organiser Paul Clark:

Firstly, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for all your unwavering support during our Tetley pay dispute. Your commitment and solidarity have truly made a difference throughout this journey.

I’m pleased to announce that we have successfully settled on a two-year deal that reflects our collective efforts and dedication. Here are the key highlights:

- Year One: A 5% increase backdated to April 2024, along with an additional day of leave to be taken before the end of March 2025.
- Year Two: Another 5% increase effective from April 2025, plus an additional two days of leave to be taken between April 2025 and March 2026.
- Importantly, non-accrued holidays for those who participated in industrial action will not be deducted.

This new offer was accepted by 74% of our membership, demonstrating our unity and strength. Thank you once again for your incredible support. Together, we are making strides towards a better future for all.


We Support Tetley Tea Workers As They Take Action Over Poverty Pay

GMB members working at Tata Consumer Products, which makes Tetley Tea in Teesside, voted to walk out in anger over ‘poverty pay’.

It's a disgrace that these workers are so low paid that there's an onsite food bank at this multi-million-pound company.

Industrial action began on the 20 September. You can donate to the workers' strike fund here: https://stand-with-tetley-tea-workers-teesside.raiselysite.com/ 

Why is this important?

This loyal, predominately female workforce has endured year after year of real terms pay cuts. Now they have had enough.

GMB members are being intimidated by management not to strike – they are trying to bully workers rather than listen to their concerns and try to find a solution.

Please sign our petition and let’s send a message to the Tata bosses telling them they must get back round the negotiating table so their workers can get back to what they do best, producing tea for the nation.

By signing this petition, you'll be sending an email directly to Claire O'Hare, HR Manager at UK Operation of Tata Global Beverages
Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees TS16 0LZ, UK

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Updates

2024-11-15 16:24:16 +0000

Petition is successful with 860 signatures

2024-10-08 16:17:39 +0100

500 signatures reached

2024-10-08 11:22:13 +0100

100 signatures reached

2024-10-08 11:13:24 +0100

50 signatures reached

2024-10-04 20:21:53 +0100

25 signatures reached

2024-10-04 15:53:32 +0100

10 signatures reached