100 "furious" Solihull Farmfoods workers are set to strike for two days over pay dispute

Workers at a popular supermarket chain, Farmfoods, have voted to strike over pay and working conditions, according to a trade union.

The GMB Union announced that around 100 Farmfoods workers at a distribution centre in Solihull will participate in a two-day walkout.

GMB stated that workers were “furious” with management for rejecting requests for union recognition and fair pay.

The strike is scheduled for 24-25 September.

Tom Warnett, GMB Organiser, mentioned that workers were informed that pay rises would not be feasible.

He said: "These workers have stood loyally with Farmfoods as it’s grown to a company with over £1bn in sales, but now they’re being told there isn’t the money for proper pay rises.

“They’re being asked to meet gruelling targets but management refuses to listen when they call for better pay, union recognition and a safer working environment.

"These workers deserve so much better, and it’s time for the company to get around the table before it’s too late”.

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