Workers at one of the UK’s largest frozen food facilities will walk out from today.
Members of GMB Union have begun a two week walk-out at frozen food storage giant Magnavale Easton.
The Lincolnshire based company employs nearly 100 people and is one of the areas largest storage facilities for frozen turkey products on the lead into Christmas.
With customers including owners of the Bernard Matthews brand, the 2 Sister Food Group, concerns are mounting about the impact the strike action could have on operations at the site and availability of turkeys on the run up to Christmas.
Strike action will take for two weeks place until Sunday 14 December.
Andy Groves, GMB Organiser, said:
“These
workers aren’t asking for the world, just a pay packet that covers the bills
this Christmas.
“Instead, they’ve been offered a less-than-plump 0%; a total insult to hard working members of staff.
“This site is one of the UK’s frozen turkey capitals, serving up meaty yuletide treats to families across the Midlands.
“Company top brass need to get back around the table with a
serious offer, and quick.”
