Hula Hoops, Pom-Bears and Disco crisps could be in short supply as workers begin voting on strike action, GMB Union has warned.
KP Crisps workers at the company’s site in Billingham, County Durham, rejected a pay rise of 77 pence per hour. The ballot for industrial action closes on 12 August, with any action likely to take place in September.
Fiona Hill, GMB Organiser, said: “GMB members at KP Crisps want a decent living wage and are asking for a fair increase of one pound an hour. We urge KP to avoid denying the nation some of it’s favourite snacks by getting back to the negotiating table and paying their workers properly.”
Read more: KP Snacks launches crisps and snacks guide for wholesale customers
A KP Snacks spokesperson said: “We are disappointed that we find ourselves in this position, considering an above inflation offer, and remain in ongoing discussions with our colleagues and union representatives.
“We have robust processes in place across our supply chain and should we end up in the unfortunate position of strike action taking place we are confident there will be no disruption.”
