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Irn-Bru supplies 'to dry out' as workers set to go on strike amid pay rise row
26.07.2023 - 09:41 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Irn-Bru fans have been warned that supplies could 'dry out' in a matter of weeks as strike dates have been confirmed among staff.
Around a dozen of A.G Barr's trucker and shunter drivers will stage a series of 24-hour stoppages at the firm's production and distribution centre in Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire. In total, nine days of strike action will begin on August 11 and end on October 6.
Unite the Union says a continuous ban on overtime at the depot will begin on August 8. The A.G Barr workers previously backed the industrial action by 83% after the fizzy drinks company refused to move beyond a 5% pay rise for its workers.
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham, said: “Supplies of Irn-Bru could dry up in a few weeks due to the key role our members carry out for A.G. Barr. The company is cash rich with £52.9m chilling in the bank.
"Yet, they are offering our members a significant real terms pay cut when they can easily afford to pay more. We will back our members all the way in their fight for better jobs, pay and conditions."
The trade union revealed despite talks through the auspices of the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas), there has been no breakthrough in the pay dispute. The popular multi-beverage business increased its revenue by 18.2 per cent to £317.6m for the year ended on January 29.
The company increased its adjusted profit before tax to £43.5m, and due to strong revenue generation, it reported a net cash position of £52.9m.
Andy Brown, Unite industrial officer said: “Despite our best efforts to resolve this dispute through negotiation, A.G. Barr has not moved beyond 5 per cent. The only way it seems they will pay attention is if supplies of its popular products including Irn-Bru start to
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