Workers at Airbus’ UK sites who are members of the Unite union have voted overwhelmingly to strike after rejecting a pay offer from Airbus.
Unite represents 3000 aircraft fitters and engineers employed by Airbus, including at its wing production facility in Broughton, North Wales, which produces the wings for all Airbus A3XX airliners.
According to Unite, 90% of the workers voted in favour of strike action, which will take place for 10 days over the course of three weeks starting on the 2nd September.
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “Airbus is generating billions in profit; workers deserve a fair deal. Our members are simply seeking fairness not favours.
“Airbus workers have the total support of their union in this dispute.”
Airbus says it has made a “competitive and fair” offer to its workers and stated that it is not concerned about any impact on its year-end deliveries.
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.”
As well as Broughton, North Wales – other sites that could be affected include Airbus’ site at Filton, Bristol, which produces A400M wings and landing gear assemblies.
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