A meeting of more than 300 workers at Burton town hall reinforced the message to the management to reconsider its package of proposals, which includes axing the wages of 184 brewery technicians by up to £9,000-a-year.
Unite said that the company – makers of Carling lager – had been campaigning for a reduction in beer duty which had now been heard by the chancellor George Osborne, who in the budget, scrapped the planned 3p rise in beer duty and reduced the duty by 1p.
The firm has already initiated the 90-day consultation which could see the introduction of a radical package resulting in cuts to pay, and terms and conditions for the 455-strong workforce.
Unite regional officer Rick Coyle said: “At last night’s meeting, members were adamant that they would not contemplate this drastic cut to their pay and terms and conditions; especially at a time when household bills are going through the roof.
The workers have been given notice of radical new shift patterns with 30 days annual leave – leaving 335 days either working, or at home and contactable to come into work at 23 hours notice.
Source: Unite
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