OVER 280 Unite workers at Bosch Rexroth in Glenrothes have won their battle against pay cuts and the threat of fire and rehire, the union said today.

Despite coining £36 million in profits over the last four years, the subsidiary of German engineering giant, Bosch, had planned changes to short-term working patterns which left workers facing a staggering 40 per cent pay cut followed by a further 22 per cent cut down the line.

Strike action over the festive period brought the employer to the negotiating table at conciliation service Acas, leading to their abandonment of fire and rehire, redundancy and pay cut threats, and workers winning a 4 per cent pay increase.

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham hailed the result as “a significant win,” demonstrating the power of union membership.

Unite industrial officer George Ramsay added: “We are pleased that Bosch Rexroth finally listened to its skilled and dedicated workers by removing the threat to slash pay and job security. 

“Unite has also been able to secure a decent pay rise for the workers which was only possible because of the determination of our members to stand firm.”