Bitterly cold conditions didn't stop workers from Glen Dimplex in Portadown starting a 2 days strike in dispute over pay

Bitterly cold conditions didn't stop workers from Glen Dimplex in Portadown starting a 2 days strike in dispute over pay

Despite wintery conditions many workers at a Co Armagh firm are weathering the picket line in a bid for better pay.

Strike action at Glen Dimplex Portadown escalates

Glen Dimplex staff in Portadown are taking two days of strike action beginning today Monday January 5. The strike represents an escalation of a pay dispute which saw workers strike for one day December. Approximately 30 workers will strike across a variety of specialist roles including maintenance, engineering, quality, administrative and supervisory functions. The strike commenced at 00:01 today (Monday) and will continue until 2am on Wednesday…