Workers at Carlisle’s Crown Bevcan factory are set to take industrial action next month over pay.
Around 200 workers, who have already taken two days of strike action over a three per cent pay offer, will strike on June 4, 5 and 8 and June 12 to 17.
The tin can production workers, members of the Unite union, are seeking a pay deal that reflects rising living costs.
Crown Bevcan is part of the Crown Holdings group, which produces cans for the likes of Coca Cola, Brewdog, Magners and Heineken.
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “Crown Bevcan in Carlisle is part of a hugely profitable business empire. It can easily afford to pay workers a wage that will help combat this punishing living costs crisis.
“Our members at Crown Bevcan Carlisle have the union’s absolute backing in their fight for fair pay.”
Unite regional officer Malcolm Carruthers said: “These strikes will impact day and night shifts at the factory, potentially leaving Crown Bevcan unable to fulfil its orders and will escalate if the dispute is not resolved.
“There is still time to avoid industrial action but that requires the company to return to the negotiating table with an offer that meets our members’ expectations.
