“That this Congress strongly supports the 1200 Unite members at the INEOS Refinery in Grangemouth who will undertake industrial action to defend their pensions.
“Congress recognises that the Grangemouth refinery generates enormous profits as a result of the hard work and skill of its employees and is dismayed that their reward is an assault on their terms and conditions. This injustice is compounded as the company pension scheme is profitable, well-funded and affordable.
“Congress deplores the rank hypocrisy of management in attacking the company pension scheme as these are the very individuals who will enjoy fat-cat pension benefits in retirement.
“Congress further deplores the spin placed on the impending action by INEOS management and condemns stories that health & safety of the plant and local community will be compromised in any way.
“Congress emphasises that the union has consulted with management at every opportunity in order to satisfy all safety provisions in the event of shutdown including the extension of the statutory minimum period for notice of strike action.
“Congress acknowledges that it is a regrettable and painful decision for the workforce, many of whom are members of the local community.
“Congress resolves to campaign and support Unite members in the coming weeks as they fight for pensions’ justice.”
Mover - UNITE (T&G Section)