Overview
- Walkouts are set for Edinburgh and Newcastle on November 5–6 and November 10–18, with Yeovil, Luton and Basildon striking on November 5–6 and November 12–13.
- Unite says members rejected a 3.2% offer that falls below inflation, which recent reports put near 3.8%.
- Leonardo says it is disappointed by the action, citing a two-year package worth up to 9.2% and stating it remains available for talks.
- The Leonardo action coincides with planned November strikes by Unite members at BAE Systems’ Warton and Samlesbury sites.
- Potential disruption touches strategically important work such as advanced aircraft radars and contributions to F‑35 and Eurofighter programmes.