Workers at Ingham’s chicken factories have walked off the job this morning after pay negotiations broke down.

Up to 250 union members in WA are demanding a six per cent increase, which equates to roughly $1.50 per hour.

6PR Reporter Jessica Shackleton told Jamie Burnett on 6PR Mornings  the protest had become tense as angry workers blocked trucks from entering.

“Police will be arresting and charging [union] members with obstruction if they don’t allow trucks inside the complex,” Ms Shackleton said.

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United Workers Union Coordinator Louise Dillon claims workers have been intimidated in the lead up to today’s action.