Where: Bridon International, Gut Road, Willington Quay, Wallsend, NE28 6TT
When: From 6am on 18 and 30 September and 1 October,
Contact: Michael Hunt on 07870176745 or email: michael.hunt@gmb.org.uk
Almost 100 Newcastle rope workers are set to stage further strikes in a dispute over pay.
Staff at Bridon International, in Wallsend, will stage three 24-hour strikes on 18 and 30 of September and 1 October.
The dispute centres around a 2.5 per cent pay offer, a figure that represents a real-terms pay cut amid rising living costs and overwhelmingly rejected by staff.
Workers are increasingly frustrated over the company’s refusal to return to the negotiating table.
Michael Hunt, GMB Organiser, said:
“The company’s claim that it remains open to dialogue is simply not true.
“Since our members rejected their derisory pay offer we’ve had nothing but radio silence.
“Their public statements are disingenuous - they are not committed to resolving this dispute.
“GMB remains ready to negotiate, but the ball is firmly in Bridon’s court.
