CHIVAS BROTHERS workers across Scotland have voted to strike over a pay row with bosses. 

The booze giant, which operates a distillery in the Gorbals, is accused by Unite of offering staff a "pay freeze", rather than boosting wages. 

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Union members voted for strike action by 82% on a 62% turnout, meaning workers will walk out at the end of May unless the firm returns to the negotiating table. 

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While there have been reports of people more during lockdown, figures from the Wine and Spirit Trade Association show alcohol sales declined in 2020. 

The Scottish firm, which employs around 1600 people across the country, posted profits of £486 million after tax for the year ending 2019. 

Elaine Dougall, a regional officer for the union, said the union had been trying to negotiate a "fair award" for months.

She described the company's offer as "disgraceful".

Jean-Christophe Coutures, chairman and CEO of Chivas Brothers said he was "deeply disappointed" by the strike threat.

He added: "We maintain that our proposal to our unions - which included guaranteed pay increases in 2021 and 2022 – is fair, and recognises the hard work of our teams while responsibly managing our business for the years ahead."