OUTSOURCED staff who took indefinite strike action at a major government department have won out against “intransigent” agency employer ISS by gaining the London Living Wage.

The workers, including caterers, cleaners, receptionists, porters, postal room assistants and security guards, subcontracted by agency giant ISS to work at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) are now paid £10.55 an hour.

They have also gained a massively improved deal on sick pay and have had their allotted annual leave increased.