Thousands of staff working for SSE have accepted a new pay deal from the Perth-based energy giant.

From 01 April, around 1,900 workers will receive a 3% one-year consolidated pay rise, along with a new method to reward career progression. Lower paid staff will receive a 3.6% increase.

Unite acting national officer for energy, Peter McIntosh, said: "This is a good deal for members and not only does it give members a fair pay rise at a challenging time for the UK economy, it also spells the end of performance related pay (PRP) within the company.


"This was a system that failed to deliver for our members since it was seen as divisive and benefited certain favoured ‘blue-eyed’ colleagues.

"PRP will be replaced by a much fairer system based on skills and competency which will be jointly developed with the unions.

"I would challenge all other energy and utility companies to follow suit and end PRP schemes which should be consigned to history and instead formulate together a model that delivers real benefits to their employees."

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