HEART Unions week was celebrated in the Senedd today, with First Minister Eluned Morgan affirming her government’s support forf trade unions and condemning a Wrexham employer’s fire-and-rehire tactics.

Welsh Labour Senedd member for North Wales Carolyn Thomas raised the strike at ready meal factory Oscar Mayer, where 550 Unite members have staged a series of strikes since last September.

The dispute was triggered by the company’s attempt to slash pay by up to £3,000 a year by sacking its staff and re-employing them on inferior contracts.