CBRE members to vote on “inflation-busting” pay rises

Telecoms & Financial Services, CBRE June 25 2025

CBRE members of the CWU are being urged to vote ‘yes’ on a deal that will guarantee inflation-busting pay rises.

Members on the facilities services provider’s BT contract are being encouraged to accept the deal, which have concluded after a series of negotiations between union representatives and management.

Fundamental to the agreement is a 3.8% pay increase for all workers on the contract.

The deal also includes several other key offers that the union is recommending to members.

Standby payment would be potentially increased by 3.6% to £171 per week, while Customer Service Advisors on the Helpdesk team will benefit from a 5% rise – bringing their salary up to £26,570.

There will also be a 7.5% increase to Grounds Maintenance employees, with their minimum salary now becoming £27,250, and a benchmarking uplift for x15 Engineering Technician roles – a potential increase of 6.1% for some workers on top of the 3.8% increase.

The company has confirmed that on the outcome of a successful ballot, they expect back pay and increases will be in July’s pay.

CWU National Officer Tracey Fussey said: “The team believe this is the very best that can be achieved by negotiation, and we are pleased that above inflation rises have been achieved and that we have been able to achieve sizeable increases for some skills as part of this pay review.

“I thank all members for their patience and understanding during these negotiations, and we recommend that you accept the agreement.”

The ballot closes on Thursday 3^rd July.