Workers at specialist medical warehousing company Movianto have agreed to an improved pay offer and dropped their threat of strikes.
Around 120 Bedford staff were due to down tools this week after they rejected a 3.5% pay increase, but Unite said they had now accepted a 4% pay rise backdated to April and an additional 1% from October.
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “This is an excellent deal secured because Movianto’s Bedford workforce was prepared to go on strike. Well done to them.
“Once again, Unite’s relentless focus on improving jobs, pay and conditions is reaping rewards for our members.”
According to Unite, the deal also included improvements to overtime rates and redundancy payments and an increase in additional hourly payments for staff working in very narrow aisles.
Paid breaks will be introduced from March 2027 and pay will increase by a further 2% from April 2027.
Movianto is a storage warehouse and distribution centre for medical equipment and medication that supplies hospitals and pharmacies across the south of England.
Unite’s members carry out warehouse functions such as pickers and forklift truck drivers.
Unite regional officer Jaswinder Singh said: “I want to thank our reps and members. Without their hard work and dedication, this deal could not have been secured.”
Yusen, which acquired Movianto in December 2025, was approached for comment.
