SNACK—LOVING Brits could see supplies of their favourite nuts threatened by industrial action, a union says.
Angry workers at KP Snacks are poised to hold a vote today on downing tools, which would delay supplies to pubs and supermarkets.
Staff are angry that the company made £54 million profit last year which is a massive increase of 275 per cent over the past five years.
The current offer on the table is a 6 per cent boost to pay, plus a £1,000 one-off payment.
Unite general secretary, Sharon Graham said: “KP Snacks has increased its profits by 275 per cent since 2018. This year workers won’t accept being paid peanuts.
“To exclude the lowest paid workers from the pay negotiations all together is corporate greed in action. Especially when KP Snacks made £54 million in profit. The workers have Unite’s steadfast support.”
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Unite regional officer, Chris Rawlinson said: “KP Snacks in Rotherham is the sole producer of KP Nuts. So if the strikes go ahead pubs and supermarkets will be hit hard.
“Unite members are determined to get a fairer portion of the company’s huge profits. It’s time for management to put a serious pay offer to the workforce.”
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