Five-day strike action is called off after workers vote to accept 28-month pay deal

Unite has confirmed that its members in the workforce of Collins Aerospace in Kilkeel have voted to accept a significantly improved pay offer and end their pay dispute. The improved offer was made by management in negotiations on the eve of a planned five-day strike action and followed a one-day strike last week.

Workers will receive 10 per cent in three stages over 28 months – a first payment of 5 per cent backdated to the beginning of March 2025, a second payment of 4.2 per cent paid at the beginning of March 2026 and 0.8 per cent paid from the beginning of December 2026. The deal provides a fully consolidated 10.3 per cent over the 28-month period.

Sharon Graham, Unite regional secretary said, “The Collins Aerospace workers have secured the pay deal they needed. Unite is delivering for our members on jobs, pay and conditions.”

Neil Moore is regional officer for the workforce he said, “The Collins Aerospace workers have voted decisively to end their pay dispute. They return to their workplace having secured the pay deal they needed and having won respect from their employer.”

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For further information or to arrange an interview contact Donal O’Cofaigh, Unite campaigns, communications & press (NI), tel. 07810 157926.