Inver House distillery workers vote on strike action after talks bail
The Lanarkshire-based company refused to re open talks and engage with conciliation service Acas as workers seek a 4% deal.
Whisky workers at Inver House distillery will vote on strike action after refusing a 3% pay rise.
The Lanarkshire-based company, with distilleries across the Highlands, refused to re-open talks and engage with conciliation service Acas as workers seek a 4% deal.
A consultative ballot showed 94% for a vote on industrial action if talks broke down.
The three-week ballot of GMB members on possible industrial action closes on 24th March.
Inver House has five distilleries across the Highlands and produces whiskies including Balblair, Balmemach, Knockdhu, Old Pulteney and Speyburn.
The company is a subsidiary of ThaiBev, one of the biggest drinks companies in Southeast Asia which recorded profits of £600m last year.
David Hume, Scotland organiser at GMB, said: “Our members accepted below inflation rises during the cost-of-living crisis and this offer must reflect that.
‘With inflation rising again and household bills remaining high, our members are clear that a below inflation offer will not be accepted.
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