UK: Cadbury plays down strike threat
By: just-food.com | 3 September 2009
Confectionery giant Cadbury is facing the threat of industrial action after 1,200 of its unionised employees voted to consider a strike ballot, the Unite union has said.
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Confectionery giant Cadbury is facing the threat of industrial action after 1,200 of its unionised employees voted to consider a strike ballot, the Unite union has said.
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