Drax power station workers to strike over pay
More than 180 staff at the plant in Selby will walkout nine times over the next three months
Workers at the Drax power plant are set to stage a series of strikes in a row over pay.
Unite said around 180 members will walkout nine times over the next three months, after rejecting an 8% pay offer.
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: "This is a classic case of greed by a company which is already generating eye-watering profits. Drax is cynically seeking to boost its bonanza profits further by forcing workers to take a real terms pay cut.
"Unite is now totally focused on the jobs, pay and conditions of its members and the workers at Drax will be receiving the union's complete support."
A Drax spokesperson said: "In the event of industrial action, Drax has robust plans in place to ensure the power station continues to safely generate renewable electricity for millions of homes and businesses.
"We have put forward a generous full and final pay settlement which rewards our valued colleagues with a significant pay rise worth 10% and a £2,000 lump sum.
"We are deeply disappointed that Unite is planning to go forward with this unnecessary action which will see colleagues lose money instead of securing a significant pay rise. Drax remains open to dialogue with Unite to avoid industrial action.
"There are three trade unions representing colleagues at Drax Power Station and this offer has been accepted by Prospect, while GMB has stated it will not be taking industrial action."