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 13, 2026
🛑 Canceled
On 12 May 2026, industry outlet The Grocer reported that strike action at Encirc’s Elton (Cheshire) plant has ended after the company agreed to implement health and safety improvements. As a result, the remaining planned walkouts on 13–15 May and 1–15 June have been called off.
May 13, 2026
📣 Announced
Manual review 2026-05-13: well-documented active dispute, citations confirm dates and parties. Admin-verified.
May 2, 2026
✎ Update
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
✎ Update
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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