Overview
- Thousands walked out on November 12 as coordinated strikes began at Yeovil, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Basildon and Luton.
- Members rejected a revised 3.6% rise after an initial 3.2% proposal, both below the 4.5% RPI cited by the union.
- Picketing disrupted access, with some deliveries turning back and a striker telling PA production at one site had stopped.
- Leonardo said it was disappointed by the vote and would welcome Unite back to negotiations, saying it is working to limit disruption.
- Unite has set further strike dates through November 25, including additional action at Yeovil from November 25 to 28.