Submitted by Huw on Thu, 05/07/2012 - 00:00
Workers at Remploy's factories have voted in favour of strike action following the decision to close 36 of the factory sites.
Members of the GMB and Unite unions in Remploy sites across the UK will walk out on July 19 and 26 to express their "disgust" at the Government's plans. At least 1,700 jobs are at risk as a result of the threat of closure.
Nearly 80% of members of trade union GMB employed by Remploy have voted for strike action. About 60% of members of another union, Unite, were also in favour. Both have a combined membership of about 3,500 Remploy employees.
http://www.gmb.org.uk/gmb_campaigns/gmb_campaigns/save_remploy_factories...
