Almost 150 GMB members working at Tata Consumer Products, which makes Tetley Tea in Teesside, voted to walk out in anger at ‘poverty pay’. 

Where: 2 Sowerby Way, Stockton-On-Tees TS16 0RB 

When: 6am to 6pm 20 and 23 September 2024 

Contact: Paul Clark on 07870176726 or GMB Press Office on 07958 156846 

The first ever strike by workers at Tetley’s has sparked fears of a tea shortage. 

Almost 150 GMB members working at Tata Consumer Products, which makes Tetley Tea in Teesside, voted to walk out in anger at ‘poverty pay’. 

Industrial action will take place on Friday [20 September] and Monday [23 September] 

Paul Clark, GMB Organiser, said: 

“This loyal, predominately female workforce has endured year after year of real terms pay cuts. 

“Now they have had enough. 

“GMB members are being intimidated by management not to go on strike – they're trying to bully workers rather than listen to their concerns and try to find a solution. 

“Tata bosses need to get back round the table, or we face a shortage of the UK’s favourite cup of tea this autumn.” 

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