Specialist engineering factory faces disruption to production if workers vote for strike action

GMB launched a ballot for industrial action yesterday at Crane Building Services and Utilities based in Hitchin.

GMB launched a ballot for industrial action yesterday at Crane Building Services and Utilities based in Hitchin.

From 18^th April to 2^nd May over 100 GMB members will be balloted for industrial action in a dispute over pay.

Months of negotiations have failed to move the employer from a base pay offer of 5 per cent.

The pay offer was rejected by 95 per cent of members.

GMB calls on Crane Services and Utilities, part of the Process Flow Technologies Group, to re-think its current position and table a meaningful pay increase to resolve this dispute and possible strike action.

Andre Marques, GMB London Region Organiser said:

“It’s extremely disappointing to be in this situation as moving to an industrial action ballot is always a last resort.

“GMB has engaged in pay negotiations in good faith, however, quite simply our members are not being listened to.

“Our indicative ballot provided an overwhelming mandate to move forward so now members have their chance to decide if strike action is their next step.”

For further information please contact Andre Marques on 078 8586 8405 or GMB London Region Press Office 079 7001 9643 / London.press@gmb.org.uk