taff fear that international human rights work will be hindered by the financial cuts being proposed by the senior management and board of Amnesty International UK. National officer, not-for-profit sector of trade union Unite, Sally Kosky, said: "We have been trying to negotiate terms with senior management, but they blankly refuse to listen to us. We fully understand the need to implement change, but don't feel it should have been done at such speed that we believe will ultimately create job losses in the UK."
Even though the organisation has grown financially, it still needs to save £2.5 million.
Unite regional officer, Alan Scott said: "Our members will be striking on Wednesday because they have serious concerns that the cuts proposed by the senior management are threatening its future."
Kosky added: "Because of senior management's processes and lack of negotiations they have put many of our workers' futures in jeopardy."
Amnesty media director, Mike Blakemore, denied the organisation's activities would be affected. He told HR Magazine this is because of an agreement made with the International Council Committee: "We plan to grow the amount of money we spend on the 'Global Movement' scheme from 30% to 40%.
"We have been in negotiations with Amnesty International members of Unite since June and unfortunately an agreement can't be made at this time," he added.
Blakemore went on to say: "We will not change our view, despite of this industrial action."
A statement from members of Unite said: "We strike with a heavy heart and after long negotiations because we have serious concerns that the financial cuts proposed by senior management are threatening the organisation's future."
