Loading workers employed by Hargreaves Industrial Services at CF Fertilisers UK’s fertilizer facility in Billingham, UK, are preparing to strike over what the union is describing as a “derisory pay offer” from Hargreaves, FarmingUK reported on Sept. 4.
Strikes are tentatively scheduled for Sept. 12-20 and Sept. 28 to Oct. 6 and could disrupt the production and distribution of ammonium nitrate at the site to farmers across the country. Unite the Union, which announced the work stoppage, said the industrial action would escalate if the dispute is not resolved.
“Both Hargreaves and CF Fertiliser can fully afford to ensure these workers receive a fair pay offer,” said Unite General Secretary Sharon Graham. “Our members at Billingham will receive Unite’s total backing during these strikes.”