Nissan refuse talks with union

A ballot for strike action at the Nissan car plant in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, is under way after Nissan management refused to hold talks with the Amicus Trade union over compulsory re-location of the company’s purchasing department. Balloting of workers in the purchasing department could mean that Nissan are faced with the threat of strike action for the first time in the plant’s history. The result of the strike ballot is expected on 8th December.