Hundreds of Unite members on strike vow to take further action
18th February 2009
Unite members at Sogefi Filtration Ltd in south Wales are
continuing their strike action today following action by management
which the union believes breached long standing agreements.
The workers warn that further strikes will follow unless
management moves towards an amicable settlement.
Over 400 Unite members voted for strike action in a recent
ballot and began the action yesterday which will conclude at 10pm
tonight.
Unite officials are engaged with management who have imposed a
series of changes to their terms and conditions including
dismissing staff without due notice and the withdrawal of flexible
holidays and also the closure of the staff canteen with less than a
week’s notice.
Andrea Jones, Unite regional officer, said: “Staff morale is at
an all time low at the moment because of the constant chipping away
at our members’ terms and conditions by management. Our members
decided enough was enough when the company withdrew the right to
flexible holidays.
“Despite genuine efforts by the Unite shop stewards committee to
work with the company, the union believes Sogefi has unfortunately
adopted a very negative approach to industrial relations.
“If the company does not move towards an amicable settlement, it
is inevitable that further action will take place.”
ENDS
For further information please contact Andrea Jones on 07919 320
930 or Ashraf Choudhury in the Unite press office on 020 7420 8914
or 07980 224761.
Notes to Editors
WHERE:
Sogefi Filtration Ltd, Llantrisant Industrial Estate, Pontyclun,
Rhondda Cynon Taff, CF72 8YU
WHEN:
10pm on Tuesday 17 February - 10pm on Wednesday 18 February
2009
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