A St Helen’s, UK glass cord manufacturer faces industrial action over pay.

More than 170 workers at NGF Europe have voted to down tools following a final offer from the company of 5.65% plus as £850 non-consolidated payment.

The GMB union said workers at other nearby NGF sites have been given a 6.75% pay rise.

Initial strike dates are:

July 4 between 6am and 6pm. July 8 to July 10 between 9pm and 9pm and July 13 to 14 between 9pm and 9pm.

A majority of 90% of GMB members who voted supported strike action.

NGF is owned by the NSG group.