Workers at Lancashire’s ELE Advanced Technologies have secured a 13 per cent pay increase, following successful strike action, Unite the UK’s leading union, announced today.

The workers began strike action this week (Wednesday 1 May). After one day of industrial action, ELE Advanced Technologies made an improved offer, which workers were balloted on and accepted.

The deal will see 80 engineers receive an additional £3,250 to their annual pay from 1 May 2024, as well as two extra days holiday across the Christmas period.

Unite general secretary, Sharon Graham, said: “By standing together in unity and taking strike action, our members ensured that ELE made a vastly improved offer.

“This deal demonstrates that Unite’s laser like focus on jobs, pay and conditions is delivering for its members.”

Regional officer, Ross Quinn said: “Our members should hold their heads high after this hard-fought win. Their collective strength on the picket line secured this excellent pay deal and further improvements to conditions.”

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