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Strike now likely as UK Coke talks break down
Talks between the union Unite and Coca-Cola Enterprises, at Acas, to resolve a pay dispute at the company’s north London plant broke down without resolution on 9 September.
Wayne King, Unite regional officer, said: “CCE has unfortunately failed to come to these talks in good faith. Despite the opportunity for progress presented by the Acas talks, CCE offered exactly the same as before – that is, a real terms pay cut. The only way to settle this dispute is for CCE to move beyond its intransigent position and negotiate honourably with Unite.
“Unite remains available for further talks, but unless CCE improves its offer, next week’s planned industrial action will go ahead.”
Stoppages at the Edmonton production line will now take place next 15 September 2010.
A Coca-Cola Enterprises spokesperson said: “Talks at ACAS ended shortly after 18:30 on Thursday when the team from UNITE left, before agreement had been reached. This is especially disappointing with the CCE team available to continue negotiations, and believing that further dialogue offered the prospect of a constructive outcome. After investing in a full day of talks, we are very frustrated that progress did not prove possible at ACAS.”
Source: Unite/CCE
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