GMB members in Job Centre security guards dispute accept pay offer

Members of one of the unions involved in long-running strikes by Job Centre security guards have accepted a pay offer.

Members of the GMB voted in favour by 2-1 on a turnout of 91%.

The workers, employed by G4S, have taken a series of strikes in recent months in Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) offices.

A G4S spokesperson said: “We’re pleased that our pay offer has been accepted. We’re now able to give our staff the pay rise they deserve and deliver services to the DWP and the communities they serve.”

Members of the Public and Commercial Services union involved in the same dispute are launching fresh strikes later this month after rejecting a pay offer.