Jacob’s Cream Crackers maker crumbles in face of ‘permanent’ strike

Workers who have been taking industrial action since September return, having won a 6.5% plus bonuses deal

A “permanent” strike at the factory which makes Jacob’s Cream Crackers and Twiglets has come to an end after biscuit bosses crumbled and upped a pay deal for workers.

More than 750 of about 800 workers returned to work at the brand’s factory in Aintree on Thursday having won a 6.5% pay increase, backdated to January this year, with a £500 bonus payment on top and a further £250 bonus to follow in January.

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​Workers who have been taking industrial action since September return, having won a 6.5% plus bonuses dealA “permanent” strike at the factory which makes Jacob’s Cream Crackers and Twiglets has come to an end after biscuit bosses crumbled and upped a pay deal for workers.More than 750 of about 800 workers returned to work at the brand’s factory in Aintree on Thursday having won a 6.5% pay increase, backdated to January this year, with a £500 bonus payment on top and a further £250 bonus to follow in January. Continue reading…