Collins Aerospace (UNITE) Strike Calendar
Strike Type: Manufacturing
Latest Updates (2)
Unite has confirmed that its members in the workforce of Collins Aerospace in Kilkeel have voted to accept a significantly improved pay offer and end their pay dispute. The improved offer was made by management in negotiations on the eve of a planned five-day strike action and followed a one-day strike last week. Workers will receive 10 per cent in three stages over 28 months – a first payment of 5 per cent backdated to the beginning of March 2025, a second payment of 4.2 per cent paid at the beginning of March 2026 and 0.8 per cent paid from the beginning of December 2026. The deal provides a fully consolidated 10.3 per cent over the 28-month period.
Unite has notified management at Collins Aerospace in Kilkeel of a further five days of strikes. The fresh strikes dates mark an escalation of the pay dispute and follow an initial one-day strike on Friday. Workers at the aircraft seat manufacturer are demanding a cost of living pay increase and respect from their employer. The union has called on management to re-engage in talks and bring forward a pay offer that meets workers’ expectations.
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Kilkeel