Fox's Glacier Mints workers to strike in dispute over pay and conditions
The workers at Valeo's factory in York are walking out at 5pm.
Workers at Valeo in York - the company behind sweets such as Poppets and Fox's Glacier Mints - will stop production later as part of strike action.
GMB Union members are locked in a row with management over pay and terms and conditions.
We're told workers feel they've been left with no choice but to stop production lines as they walk out at 5pm.
Katherine Mitchell, GMB Organiser, said: “Valeo is profitable thanks to the hard work and commitment of our members, and they deserve to have this recognised through decent rates of pay and having the terms and conditions respected.
“Instead, Valeo choose to offer our members a derisory below inflation two-year deal, reduce annual leave and overtime premiums, and attack their right to organise for better pay and conditions.
“This is an absolute kick in the teeth for a workforce that bent over backwards to keep the supply chain going right throughout the pandemic.”
We've approached Valeo for comment.