Amicus Latest on Rolls Royce Filton Dispute

LONDON, July 21 --

ATTN: South West Newsdesks

Amicus' officer Tony Pearce said:

"There was a mass meeting of our members at the plant today and it was decided that a ballot for industrial action be held as soon as possible in support of Jerry Hicks. Amicus' 3,000 manual members on the site will be balloted at the earliest opportunity.

"There was also a meeting of union convenors from all the UK Rolls Royce sites today at which they all pledged their support for Jerry."

Amicus has started the ballot process. Members will be asked two questions - if they support strike action and/or action short of a strike. If it is a yes vote, it is likely to be in the region of four weeks before we can take action.