Unite said that the ‘mean-spirited’ management was ‘taking the biscuit’ in unilaterally ending the accrual of an extra day’s holiday for every five years of service for the 600-strong workforce, up to a maximum of five days (25 years service). This is due to come into force from 1 April.
Unite regional officer Rick Coyle said: “Our solicitors believe that the removal of this long-established benefit is an unlawful breach of contract – and we will be pursuing the legal process exhaustively.
“We have invoked the dispute procedure and if we can’t get this matter resolved, the prospect of industrial action is on the cards. Our members are also taking out individual grievances which could run into hundreds for their HR department to deal with.
“Generations of families have worked for Fox’s Biscuits and their loyalty and dedication has been shabbily rewarded by a hardline management, which is taking the biscuit, literally.”
Source: Unite
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