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Warning that Dounreay could be facing ‘prolonged’ industrial action over pay dispute

 https://www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/news/warning-that-dounreay-could-be-facing-prolonged-industrial-350623/— 14 May 24, By Gordon Calder

Two unions at Dounreay are to strike on Wednesday after rejecting a new pay offer from management.

The Unite and GMB unions turned down the revised offer which proposed a one-off £500 payment on top of a basic 4.5 per cent increase. The deal was accepted by Prospect members.

Dounreay management is “disappointed” by the news of the strike but remains “committed to finding a resolution that is fair and affordable”.

Kim Thain, the vice-chair of the Trade Union Co-ordinating Committee at Dounreay, confirmed that GMB and Unite have rejected the new offer and will be on strike on Wednesday.

“There will be picketing at the site, and action short of a strike will commence on Thursday,” she said. “The next strike date of May 29 has been communicated to the company, and future dates will be notified to them over the next few days.

“I can confirm that Prospect has accepted the revised offer and is not taking part in any industrial action.”

May 20, 2024 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | employment