MORE than 30 workers at BAE Systems’ Glasgow yards are set to strike in the new year to win equal pay.

Unite members working for contractor CBL Cable voted unanimously on an 88 per cent turnout for a series of actions beginning on January 10 – which could go on until March unless a resolution is found.

The workers argue that, in defiance of the Joint Industry Board Agreement, CBL workers are consistently paid less than BAE colleagues doing equivalent tasks in Govan and Scotstoun. A £4.2 billion project to build five type-26 Royal Navy frigates is well underway at the sites. 

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “The CBL Cable workers are fully entitled to equal treatment at the Govan and Scotstoun yards.

“The company should stop paying lip service to the national agreement and immediately start paying the rate.”

Unite regional co-ordinator Stevie Dillon added: “We would urge CBL Cable Contractors and BAE Systems to get back round the table to resolve this dispute before it further escalates.”

Both companies were contacted for comment.