Sharon Graham
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| Gender | Female |
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| Age | 55 |
| Official site | sharongraham.org |
| Date of birth | December 9,1968 |
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
| Born | London |
| United Kingdom | |
| Spous | Jack Clarke |
| Party | Labour Party |
| Education | Sacred Heart High School |
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| ID | 3458355 |
Sharon Graham Life story
Sharon M. Graham is a British trade unionist who has been the general secretary of Unite since 26 August 2021. She is the first woman to hold the position. She previously served as the union's executive officer and as head of its organising and leverage department.
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... " But Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: " Barclays is disgracefully cutting jobs to further boost its massive profits...
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... Unite s general secretary Sharon Graham added: " This is barely a sticking plaster from a government that has defunded the NHS to the point it is now on life support...
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... " Unite general secretary Sharon Graham criticised the reported plans and said the union would be " mounting a significant campaign" to protect jobs...
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... " They need to stop wavering and make a clear signal that they are truly the voice for working people, " added general secretary Sharon Graham...
Threat to Irn-Bru supplies as driver strike begins
... Unite general secretary Sharon Graham, said: " AG Barr can afford to pay its trucker and shunter drivers far more than the penny-pinching pay cut currently on offer...
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... The " sizable pay increase" came after " detailed negotiations" Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said...
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... Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said the " excellent" deals were achieved " because Menzies and ASC workers at Gatwick are unionised and stood strong"...
Some NHS temporary staff miss out on full pay deal
... Two-tier system General secretary Sharon Graham said: " The cynical ploy of saying that NHS bank staff - or any other NHS staff - should get a pay increase on the one hand, but then refuse to fund it on the other, is yet another case of ministers robbing Peter to pay Paul...
Threat to Irn-Bru supplies as driver strike begins
A union is warning that Irn-Bru " may not get through" as drivers at the fizzy drink's owner Go On strike.
The First of nine 24-hour walkouts is taking place on Friday at AG Barr's production and distribution centre in Cumbernauld.
Unite represents 11 trucker and shunter drivers who work for The Company and will be taking part in The Strikes between 11 August and 6 October.
AG Barr said it had made a pay offer it believed was " fair and competitive".
A ballot was held after Unite members rejected a 5% pay deal. Strike action was backed by 83% of members and the series of walkouts were confirmed In July .
A continuous overtime ban began on 8 August.
Pickets will be in place outside the main entrance to the Cumbernauld plant on Friday.
Unite General Secretary Sharon Graham , said: " AG Barr can afford to pay its trucker and shunter drivers far More Than the penny-pinching pay cut currently on offer.
" The drivers are absolutely essential to supplies, including Irn-Bru.
" The Company is cash rich with £52. 9m chilling in The Bank . We will back our members all The Way in their fight for better jobs, pay and conditions. "
Despite talks through the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas), Unite confirmed that AG Barr had refused to move beyond a 5% pay offer for 2023.
Unite said This Was a " significant real-terms pay cut" saying the broader cost of living measurement (RPI) was currently 10. 7%.
The multi-beverage business increased its revenue by 18. 2% to £317. 6m for the year to 29 January 2023.
AG Barr increased its adjusted profit before tax to £43. 5m, and due to strong revenue generation, it reported a net cash position of £52. 9m.
'Sparkling profits'Andy Brown, Unite industrial officer, said: " Unite's members have no option but to take strike action because AG Barr stubbornly refuses to give its loyal workforce a fair share of its sparkling profits.
" AG Barr's stinginess has escalated this dispute when it could have been easily resolved with a fair pay offer. "
A spokesperson for AG Barr, said: " We're disappointed in the decision by 11 of our Scottish based HGV1 drivers, represented by Unite The Union , to take industrial action.
" We made a pay offer that we believe is fair and competitive - In Line with what has been agreed with our other employees.
" We believe we have a responsibility to be fair to everyone.
" We have contingency plans in place to maintain Customer Service and we will continue to work with Unite representatives and Acas to find a positive and constructive resolution. "
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
