LONDON (Reuters] – Britain’s shortage of crisps is already causing havoc. Now, the country faces disruptions to its Weetabix supply, a popular cereal for breakfast, due to industrial action.

Unite union members have escalated strike action in Kettering (central England) over a dispute about pay and conditions.

Every Tuesday and Wednesday, 80 factory engineers have been striking since September. Weetabix operations will continue to be disrupted by strikes starting on Nov. 8, which will occur every Monday, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

“We’re working hard to reduce disruptions to operations. Weetabix Food Company is owned by the U.S. cereal giant. A spokesperson stated that Weetabix Food Company has a resilient supply chain, and had robust planning in place for any shortages. Post Holdings According to (NYSE:) Inc

Britain’s supply lines are under pressure due to a shortage of truck drivers post Brexit and the global supply disruptions caused by COVID-19, which has led to inflation.

McDonald’s (NYSE 🙂 removed milkshakes and other bottled beverages from its menu. Nando’s also closed 50 of its fast food outlets in August due to staff shortages in the chicken supply chain.

Walkers, Britain’s most prominent crisps producer, advised consumers last week that they would run out of stock by November end due to an IT system upgrade.

Unite claimed that members of the union are protesting at Weetabix about cuts to pay and terms, which it claims will result in some workers losing more than $5,000 ($6,744) annually.

According to the company, the proposed changes will result in the firing of workers and the rehiring of them at different terms.

That assertion was denied by the company.

“The current discussions with our team focus on a request for compensation for a change in shift patterns,” Stuart Branch, group people and IT director at Weetabix Food Company, said.

“As long as these modifications are allowed under their existing contracts, we won’t be paying them because it would be unfair for our other employees.”

This firm has 1,000 employees in Britain.

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