Britain’s Big Builder Boost: Thousands of Workers Walk Away with a Sweet Deal
After a tense ball‑and‑chain of plans, over 3,000 construction crew members from energy giants – Stanlow, Fawley, Valero, Grangemouth, Mossmorran, and even the high‑stakes Sellafield Nuclear Facility – decided to ditch the strike. Why? Because the offer on the table was simply too good to pass up.
What Exactly Happened?
- Initially, the workers were set to kick off industrial action.
- Friday morning, they voted yes to the new pay package.
- Deal includes:
- +11.3% raise for 2024.
- +5.5% raise for 2025.
- Improved sick pay, bonuses, and other perks.
- A total two‑year hike of over 17%.
Inside the Conversation
Charlotte Brumpton‑Childs, GMB National Officer, shared the story like a boss‑level pep talk:
“These brilliant folks have fought for the pay rise they truly deserve,” she said. “Seeing their wages melt into inflation, they stood solid as a team and demanded a whopping deal. They should absolutely feel proud!”
Why It Matters
The National Agreement for the Engineering Construction Industry (NAECI) secured these workers’ collective bargaining rights—meaning fewer walkouts and more steady hands polishing R&D for the Grangemouth and other sites.
Bottom Line
Strike sparked? No. Pay hike? Yes. Builders happier? Definitely. And now, the industry can breathe a little easier.
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