Members of the Usdaw union at the Weetabix AP4 plant in Kettering have started a 24-hour stoppage after rejecting an offer from the company to resolve a pay dispute.
Usdaw members voted unanimously in July for industrial action in a dispute over shift payments.
In response to the ballot cast in July, Weetabix Limited said: “We are naturally disappointed by this result, but respect the voice of our workforce and their representatives. Our success over nearly 90 years is built on a strong relationship with our workforce.”
Usdaw said that over the last fortnight the union has called off strike action twice “to allow for further talks and for the company to make an offer.” The offer, Usdaw explained, was put to a ballot which concluded on Monday 16th August.
The majority of members rejected the company’s offer, which has now led to further strike action.
Usdaw’s area organiser, Ed Leach, added: “We are disappointed that the company has indicated at this stage there will be no change to their position. If this is the case, then further stoppages will follow.”
