Encirc Elton glass workers add further strikes 3–15 May and 1–15 June
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Unite members at Encirc’s Elton (Cheshire) glass container plant have announced additional strikes from 3–15 May and 1–15 June 2026, following earlier night‑shift walkouts that ended on 28 April. The dispute concerns redundancies and related workload and safety issues; Encirc says supply will not be affected.
This alert was originally created on 11 April 2026.
Effective Dates
Updates
May 2, 2026
Further strikes at Encirc’s Elton plant have been announced for 3–15 May and 1–15 June 2026, extending the action beyond the previously scheduled night‑shift walkouts on 9–15 May. Earlier rounds concluded on 28 April.
May 1, 2026
Further strikes at Encirc’s Elton plant have been announced for 3–15 May and 1–15 June 2026, extending the action beyond the previously planned night‑shift walkouts on 9–15 May. Earlier rounds concluded on 28 April.
➕ Extended
📅 Effective dates
+ Added: 3 May 2026, 4 May 2026, 5 May 2026, 6 May 2026, 7 May 2026, 8 May 2026, 1 Jun 2026, 2 Jun 2026, 3 Jun 2026, 4 Jun 2026, 5 Jun 2026, 6 Jun 2026, 7 Jun 2026, 8 Jun 2026, 9 Jun 2026, 10 Jun 2026, 11 Jun 2026, 12 Jun 2026, 13 Jun 2026, 14 Jun 2026, 15 Jun 2026
− Removed: 16 Apr 2026, 17 Apr 2026, 18 Apr 2026, 19 Apr 2026, 20 Apr 2026, 21 Apr 2026, 22 Apr 2026, 23 Apr 2026, 24 Apr 2026, 25 Apr 2026, 26 Apr 2026, 27 Apr 2026, 28 Apr 2026, 9 May 2026, 10 May 2026, 11 May 2026, 12 May 2026, 13 May 2026, 14 May 2026, 15 May 2026
Organizer
Affected Locations
- Elton (Cheshire)
- Ellesmere Port
Sources
- https://www.grocerygazette.co.uk/2026/04/01/uk-bottle-supply-fears-grow-as-encirc-elton-workers-announce-further-strike-action
- https://www.grocerygazette.co.uk/2026/04/02/encirc-insists-there-will-be-no-uk-bottle-shortages-in-response-to-strike
- https://harpers.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/35748/Renewed_strike_action_to_take_place_at_Encirc_plant_.html
- https://www.tradingview.com/news/reuters.com%2C2026%3Anewsml_FWN40K15P%3A0-unite-says-workers-at-encirc-elton-to-walk-out-on-night-shifts-from-16-28-april-9-15-may/
- https://www.grocerygazette.co.uk/2026/04/01/uk-bottle-supply-fears-grow-as-encirc-elton-workers-announce-further-strike-action/
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