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STRIKE action against fire-and-rehire contracts is set to hit a Nottingham-based manufacturer of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics on Thursday.
The workers at BCM Fareva, which supplies high street chain Boots, are due to walk out for 24 hours from 5.30am.
Usdaw national organiser Daniel Adams said: “Our members have been left with little option other than industrial action given the company is now carrying out its threat to fire and rehire staff to impose drastic cuts in sick pay and other terms and conditions.
“Even the current Prime Minister has said that use of ‘fire and rehire’ is ‘unacceptable as a negotiating tactic.’
"We certainly do not believe it is appropriate for these key workers, who have given their all through the coronavirus pandemic.
“Nearly 90 per cent of Usdaw members voted to strike in the industrial action ballot, which shows the strength of feeling on the company’s proposals and their confrontational approach.”
He said that Usdaw was available for talks, including through the conciliation service Acas.
BCM Fareva has been invited to comment.
