Dounreay Nuclear Station Strike Postponed Following Improved Pay Offer

18th June 2024

Photograph of Dounreay Nuclear Station Strike Postponed Following Improved Pay Offer

Strike action on Wednesday 19 June by around 600 Unite members suspended.

Strike action on Wednesday 19 June by around 600 Unite members employed by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS) at Dounreay nuclear power station has been suspended to allow workers to be balloted on a new pay offer.

Unite can confirm that an overtime ban and an end to working voluntary appointments will continue during the ballot process. If the new offer is rejected by the membership, fresh strike action will be announced.

The union's membership previously rejected a pay offer which amounted to a one-off £500 payment on top of a basic 4.5 per cent increase.

Unite's NRS membership includes craft technicians, general operators, engineers, maintenance fitters and safety advisors.

Marc Jackson Unite industrial officer said: "Unite as a sign of good faith due to productive talks with NRS has suspended strike action set for 19 June. A new pay offer will be put to the workers to vote on and it is ultimately up to them. It has only materialised due to the strength and resolve of our members to get a fair pay deal."

 

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