Workers at Farmfoods’ Solihull distribution centre are to take part in a two-day walkout over what GMB Union describes as a dispute over pay, conditions and union rights.

The union has said that the campaign to improve conditions has already seen work rates fall by over 15% and has claimed that company managers have “turned down requests for union recognition and fair pay”.

The strike action is due to take place on Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 September, with around 100 workers expected to take part, according to GMB.

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GMB organiser Tom Warnett said: “These workers have stood loyally with Farmfoods as it’s grown to a company with over £1bn in sales, but now they’re being told there isn’t the money for proper pay rises.

“They’re being asked to meet gruelling targets but management refuses to listen when they call for better pay, union recognition and a safer working environment.

“As Farmfoods bosses attempt to kick the can down the road, with piecemeal improvements, our members have taken decisive action.

“These workers deserve so much better, and it’s time for the company to get around the table before it’s too late”.

Farmfoods has declined to comment.