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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Neil Pooran

Strike action at one of the world’s biggest defence firms averted

Leonardo UK Unite
  • Unite has suspended planned strike action at defence and aerospace manufacturer Leonardo UK.
  • The suspension follows a new pay offer from the company, which will now be put to a ballot of union members.
  • More than 3,000 workers across Leonardo UK's facilities in Scotland and England were due to begin strikes on Wednesday.
  • Unite national officer Rhys McCarthy stated the suspension was an act of good faith, attributing the improved offer to the threat of industrial action.
  • Should the new offer be rejected, strike action is still scheduled to proceed later in November at various sites.

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Strike action at defence company Leonardo UK suspended as new pay offer tabled

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