Strike action looms at GKN Wheels and Structures

GMB Union members have voted overwhelmingly to strike at GKN Wheels and Structures in Telford.

Both business units at the Telford site - which employs 250 people in the production of wheels for agricultural, construction and mining sectors - voted to pursue strike action following a consultative ballot of its members over proposed cuts to redundancy payments.

Stuart Harrison, GMB Regional Organiser said:

“GMB is very disappointed with GKN’s unrealistic attitude towards these discussions. Attacking redundancy payments shows a lack of confidence in their own business.

“Our membership is determined to fight against having their redundancy payments slashed.

“We hope GKN sees sense and acts to avoid costly disruption.”