A UNION representing workers at a 77-year-old glass maker will meet bosses tomorrow (Thursday, June 26) over a pay row.

More than 110 staff at Tyneside Safety Glass, in Gateshead, last week took seven-day action against proposed wage increases.

Workers are understood to be upset over a three-year deal, which includes a three per cent rise and two yearly increases of two per cent.

Union officials have branded it insulting, claiming the deal features policies to make the offer self-funding.

Tyneside Safety Glass told The Northern Echo it believes the offer is fair.

A spokesman for Unite the union confirmed it is meeting company officials.

He added: “Unite and the management of Tyneside Safety Glass are due to meet on Thursday under the auspices of the conciliation service Acas for what we hope will be constructive talks.”

Trevor Storey, Tyneside Safety Glass' finance director previously told The Northern Echo: “We made a series of offers, all of which were rejected.

“We believe the demands are unrealistic and will continue trading through this period and see what becomes of the workers' action.”

The firm, based in two factories on Team Valley Industrial Estate, makes laminated and toughened glass for bus windows and windscreens.

It also produces bullet-proof glass for armed forces vehicles and glass for construction and agricultural machinery, having previously made glass for the Second World War effort.