A majority of factory workers who make snacks like Pom-Bears, Discos, Hula-Hoops and McCoy’s voted to strike. They’re based at KP Snacks in County Durham
Everything you need to know about the potential crisps crisis after factory workers voted to strike
- Some 85% of staff who make treats like Hula-Hoops, McCoy’s, Pom-Bears and Discos voted for industrial action.
- The workers at KP Snacks in Billingham, County Durham, took action after accusing the firm of imposing extra duties and responsibilities without any pay hike.
- Bosses have now halted all holiday requests while it probes the potential impact of any walkouts.
- GMB Union is seeking legal advice on whether this decision is unlawful and its members are to hold crunch talks to discuss dates to down tools.
- GMB organiser Paul Clark said: “It’s crunch time for KP bosses, so unless they want to see the shelves empty this Christmas, it’s time to get back round the table and sort this out. GMB members at KP are skilled workers essential to the production of crisps and snacks. Their expertise keeps operations running smoothly and supermarket shelves stocked, yet they are being asked to do additional work for the same pay. If they’ve been asked to do extra work, they should get more pay.”
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