Members of the entertainment union BECTU have been joined by other unions this morning at a picket line in front of the Windrush Square cinema, which is owned by Picturehouse Cinemas.
In a ballot, 85 per cent of BECTU union members voted in favour of striking.
BECTU supervisory official, Willy Donaghy, said: ”It is disappointing that we have been forced to take strike action to ensure that members at the Ritzy get paid a Living Wage, but despite our best endeavours during protracted negotiations, strike action is now necessary.
Picturehouses management have been critical at the prospect of strike action saying: “It is important that everyone has their say, but industrial action will not speed up the process towards better pay for everyone – in fact it could well hinder our aims for this.”
Last week bosses at the Ritzy banned the April issue of the Bugle for covering the dispute.
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Minimum wage is 6.30. They want 40% more. Suggest they try to get a job elsewhere.
I’m guessing most people that work at The Ritzy, live in London. Therefore they deserve the London living wage. Read more > https://www.london.gov.uk/priorities/business-economy/vision-and-strategy/focus-areas/london-living-wage
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Good luck today! You are doing a brave and important thing, not just for yourselves but for many others.
Your cause is just. Solidarity, brothers and sisters and good luck in your struggle!