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Unite has launched a campaign to unionise the REHAU plastics factory in Blaenau Ffestiniog.

The union said this would give workers a stronger, more effective voice and they will mail Blaenau residents this week as part of their community campaign.

They said that the fact workers went to the shows the need for a union presence for staff to raise issues.

REHAU said they have always had "very positive relations" with their workers.

Unite said: "The aim of the latest leaflet, which is to land on Blaenau residents doormats this week, is to show that workers in unionised workplaces on average are better paid, thereby helping to boost local economic conditions.

"Unionised workplaces are also safer workplaces overall, providing a safer environment at work and improving working conditions in local communities.

"Whilst REHAU local management in Blaenau do not recognise a union REHAU, the company, do recognise collective bargaining arrangements with unions in other countries such as Germany."

In response, Gary Simmonds, plant director at REHAU º£½ÇÊÓƵ said: “In over 40 years of operation in Blaenau, we have always had very positive relations with our colleagues that work there.