Union confirms strike dates at Irn-Bru factory in Cumbernauld
Unite's announcing a series of one day strikes across the next three months.
Last updated 26th Jul 2023
A group Unite members at the Irn-Bru factory in Cumbernauld are announcing a series of one day strikes across the next three months.
Truck drivers and shunters are unhappy about a 5 % pay rise.
The first walkout is the 11th of August, they will also have an ongoing ban on overtime.
It's part of an ongoing pay dispute with drinks giant A.G. Barr
"Supplies of Irn-Bru could dry up"
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham, said:
“Supplies of Irn-Bru could dry up in a few weeks due to the key role our members carry out for A.G. Barr. "
"The company is cash rich with £52.9m chilling in the bank."
"Yet, they are offering our members a significant real terms pay cut when they can easily afford to pay more."
"We will back our members all the way in their fight for better jobs, pay and conditions.”
Andy Brown, Unite industrial officer said:
“Despite our best efforts to resolve this dispute through negotiation, A.G. Barr has not moved beyond 5 per cent."
"The only way it seems they will pay attention is if supplies of its popular products including Irn-Bru start to fizzle out which is exactly what is now on the cards.”
Bosses "disappointed"
AG Barr told us: “We’re disappointed in the decision by around 10 of our Scottish based HGV1 drivers to take industrial action. We made an offer that we believe is fair and competitive - in line with what has been agreed with our other employees. We believe we have a responsibility to be fair to everyone.
“We have contingency plans in place to maintain customer service and we will continue to work with Unite representatives and ACAS to find a positive and constructive resolution.”
We've contacted AG Barr for comment.