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Morrisons has confirmed it will make a change that will benefit thousands of employees. The major supermarket announced it will give staff a pay rise from July 20 that will see their pay go from £12.81.

It comes shortly after Morrisons Customer Assistants saw their pay increase in March from £12.21 to £12.71 in line with the new National Living Wage that took effect. The increase is part of a pay deal backed by the national agreement with the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (USDAW), with the rise receiving a 91.87% vote in favour in the recent ballot.

Jodie Keating, Group People Director of Morrisons, said: "We're pleased that we can now implement the pay proposal and increase pay for our colleagues to reward them for the contribution they make to our business. I would like to thank all our colleagues for everything they continue to do for Morrisons."

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The pay deal is being implemented in three phases. The first pay rise in March saw customer assistants' hourly rate increase by 10p, while the upcoming July increase will see it increase by 19p.

A final increase is then expected for staff on October 26, 2026, where workers will see their pay go from £13 to £13.11, a total increase of 11p.

Morrisons said that all eligible hourly-paid colleagues will also receive a one-off fixed payment of between £25 and £175. The amount will be based on employees' Contractual Hours.

Morrisons is one of the many big supermarkets across the UK that have handed their workers multiple pay rises this year.

Aldi also offered its employees two pay increases as part of its £42 million investment in colleague pay. The German supermarket giant is also the highest-paying supermarket in the UK, with starting rates at £13.50 nationally and £14.88 in London.

Giles Hurley, Chief Executive Officer of Aldi UK and Ireland, said: "Our colleagues work incredibly hard to deliver exceptional value for our customers, and we're rewarding that dedication with the highest pay in the sector.

"We've invested over £42 million in colleague pay this year because we know that every single member of Team Aldi is fundamental to our success and deserve nothing less."