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Striking Faslane workers win 'vastly improved' pay deal
2.7% rise accepted after Babcock Marine bosses drop insulting 1% offer
Striking workers at the Faslane nuclear site stood victorious yesterday after securing a “vastly improved” pay offer.
The dispute at the Faslane and Coulport military bases ended after workers threatened fresh strikes.
Members of Unite had taken industrial action in recent weeks against employers Babcock Marine — the first action of its kind in 42 years.
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