Members of Unite employed at Haldane-Fisher in Newry are to return to work after securing an inflation beating pay increase after five weeks of all-out strike action.

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “This was a hard fought and well won victory by workers who were prepared to strike to secure a decent pay increase.

“This victory once again confirms that the best way for workers to protect against the rising cost of living is get organised in Unite.”

Unite regional officer Sean Smyth said, “The workers struggle at Haldane-Fisher has been inspiring. This strike should never have been necessary but now the workers return with renewed confidence having won respect and an inflation-busting pay deal.”