The UK could be at risk of a shortage of some of its favourite biscuits if planned strikes go ahead in an Edinburgh factory.
The factory in question - Burton's Biscuit co in Sighthill - manufactures some of the UK's most iconic treats - including Jammie Dodgers, Wagon Wheels and Maryland Cookies.
According to Hull Live, a union claims production of some of the UK’s favourite biscuits will be halted at the plant, as staff plan to stage a series of strikes in a pay dispute.
The GMB union has accused bosses of making a “derisory” pay offer, saying it shows management “do not value” the workers.
GMB members at the plant voted by 91% for industrial action after management refused to increase a 1.6% pay offer for the next year, the union said.
An indefinite work to rule and overtime ban begins from 2pm on Tuesday ahead of a series of 24-hour strikes, with the first starting at 6am the following morning.
Further strikes are planned at 6am on September 16 and September 23.
“Burton’s stubborn stance on this year’s pay offer is an insult to staff that have worked throughout the lockdown at management’s insistence,” GMB Scotland organiser Benny Rankin said.
“Burton’s derisory pay offer holds a mirror up to this management – they clearly do not value the contribution of their staff and have no interest in recognising and rewarding them properly.”
He added: “Their refusal to meaningfully engage with a workforce that deserve so much better means we have been left with little choice but to strike for a decent pay offer.”
