Summary
Workers at Leonardo, a major defense company that makes helicopters and other equipment, plan to go on strike in November. The strike involves 3,000 union members at five UK sites, as they seek a better pay offer after rejecting a 3.2% rise proposed by the company. Leonardo's UK locations set for strikes include Yeovil, Luton, and Edinburgh.
Key Facts
- Leonardo is a big defense company that makes helicopters and more.
- Workers at Leonardo are planning to strike in November.
- Around 3,000 union members will be involved in the strikes.
- The union wants a better pay offer than the 3.2% increase suggested by Leonardo.
- The strike will happen at five sites, including Yeovil, Luton, and Edinburgh.
- Leonardo's UK helicopter factory is the only one in the country.
- The strike dates are in early and mid-November.
