Aldermaston Strike Called Off

Electricians working on a nuclear warhead factory at the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) in Berkshire have called off a planned strike. About 100 electricians employed NG Bailey to work on AWE’s Mensa project had been due to walk out on Wednesday. Their union, Unite, said a new pay deal had been agreed, equivalent to 9.4% or around £6.50 per hour. Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said it was “a substantial increase” for NG Bailey employees. Mensa involves the construction of a new warhead assembly facility at AWE.