## Diageo Belfast Workers Vote for Eight-Day Strike
Britain’s Unite union announced that employees at Diageo's packaging plant in Belfast have unanimously rejected the company’s recent pay offer. Approximately 90 workers plan to proceed with an eight-day strike scheduled for December.
The dispute centers around pay negotiations, with the union stating that the proposed offer did not meet the workers’ expectations. Details about the company's response to the strike or further negotiations have not been disclosed.
> "The decision to take industrial action reflects the strong feelings among our members about fair compensation," a Unite union spokesperson said.
This strike follows ongoing tensions at the site, highlighting employees’ concerns over pay equity and working conditions.
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The Belfast Diageo workforce's move to strike after rejecting a pay offer underlines the pressing nature of their demands for fair wages amidst continued industrial unrest.
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Reuters on MSN — 2025-11-28