Workers at Airbus’ UK sites that are members of the Unite Union have postponed planned strike action after a new pay offer was made by the European OEM.
Unite says that it will ballot its members at Filton and Broughton factories on the new offer between Friday, the 12th of September and Friday, the 19th of September.
Unite national officer for aerospace Rhys McCarthy said: “Following further negotiations with Airbus, Unite has secured an improved offer from the company. Our members will now be balloted over that offer.
“As a gesture of goodwill, all industrial action that was due to take place in September has been postponed.”
Unite added that if workers reject the deal, industrial action will resume on the 23rd and 24th of September.
Speaking when the strike action was announced, Sue Partridge, Airbus UK Country Manager Commercial Aircraft, said: “We have made a competitive and fair pay offer in 2025 that builds on the strong foundations of pay increases totaling over 20% in the last three years and a £2,644 bonus payment made in April this year.
“Our priority remains to find a resolution together with the Trade Union that ensures the long-term competitiveness and success of Airbus in the UK.”
The industrial action affects two key UK sites for Airbus. Broughton in North Wales, which is the home of Airbus airliner wing production, and Filton, Near Bristol, which makes wings for the A400M military transport aircraft as well as new wing development.
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