Zarah ChoudharyGMB Union has warned of a potential Nando’s shortage on highstreets and delivery apps across the country.
The warning comes as workers at the restaurant chain’s main poultry provider, Avara Foods, are considering strike action.
Over 500 Avara workers could join the strike action after bosses threatened de-recognition of their trade union.
Avara is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of poultry products to supermarkets and restaurants, including Nando’s.
Rachelle Wilkins, organiser at GMB, said: “We live in uncertain times and a Nando’s shortage during the school holidays is the last thing our already embattled nation needs.
“A cheeky Nando’s is a national past time; for Avara bosses to put this in jeopardy is unforgivable.
“We’re calling on bosses to get back around the table and end this threat to our members right to a collective voice in bargaining for better pay, terms and conditions”.
A spokesperson from Avara Foods said: “Avara Foods categorically refutes recent claims made by the GMB suggesting that the company intends to derecognise the union which has less than a third of the 500 members stated and less than 3% of our total workforce.
“These statements are entirely false and risk misleading our employees, customers, and the public. Furthermore, no strike action has been organised and there is no consequent risk to our customers supply.
“We remain fully committed to maintaining a constructive and respectful relationship with the GMB.
“We have a long-standing history of engaging in good-faith discussions with the union and will continue to uphold its obligations under all relevant agreements.
“We urge GMB to engage in fact-based discussions and refrain from spreading misinformation that could unnecessarily cause concern among employees.
“We remain open to continued dialogue to ensure a productive and transparent working relationship.”
