KP Snacks (GMB) Strike Calendar
Strike Type: Manufacturing
Latest KP Snacks Industrial Action Updates (2)
Staff at the KP Snacks site in Billingham, Country Durham, voted in favor of strike action.
The industrial dispute stems from additional duties being imposed on employees without corresponding extra pay or prior consultation.
Management has reduced the number of breaks for process workers involved in crisps and snacks production to just one per shift.
Concerns were also raised regarding operational changes that are believed to have negatively impacted safety standards.
These safety worries include instances of heat exchangers continuing to operate during breaks without adequate supervision.
The union is set to consult with its members to determine potential strike dates.
Any industrial action has the potential to interrupt the supply chain for several well-known snack brands.
A strike is anticipated in the UK leading to a potential Christmas crisp shortage as nearly 50 workers at KP Snacks in Billingham voted in favor of industrial action.
The vote for a strike was supported by 85 per cent of the process operatives following the company's imposition of extra duties and responsibilities without a corresponding pay rise.
Management has suspended all approved holiday requests while assessing the potential consequences of the industrial action.
The union involved is currently seeking counsel regarding the legality of this holiday request suspension.
Workers involved in the dispute are skilled personnel crucial for the manufacturing and stocking of crisps and snacks in supermarkets.
The workers feel they should receive increased compensation for undertaking additional tasks.
The workers are unwilling to accept an increased workload without appropriate acknowledgment.
KP Snacks Strike Calendar
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