THE RMT union has slammed bosses at Carlisle Support Services alleging bullying and intimidating behaviour towards members after they overwhelmingly voted to strike over pay and holiday allowance.

The company is said to have demanded to know employees’ union membership status and falsely suggested strike action would be illegal.

RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said: “These pathetic and reprehensible tactics by this employer will not work and will only strengthen the resolve of our members.