Crane hire company Ainscough has been told to revise its pay offer after union members rejected a 'pitiful' two-year pay deal.

Over 500 crane operators employed by the company rejected the 1.5% and 1.75% two-year deal.

Last ditch talks are now due to take place tomorrow, 05 November to avoid further action over the escalating pay dispute.

Unite union stated should talks fail, members have not ruled out balloting for industrial action.


Bernard McAulay, Unite National Officer, said: "Our members are highly skilled crane operators making safety critical decisions on a minute by minute basis. They have played a critical role in making Ainscough the success it is today and in keeping Britain building.

"The last thing our members want to be doing is balloting for industrial action, but they feel pushed to breaking point by a pitiful pay offer which fails to address excessive overtime. 

"We would urge management to use the opportunity of these talks to hammer out a deal that recognises their valuable contribution and avoids the prospect of a damaging pay dispute."

(LM/CD)