A pay dispute involving around 300 Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy wind turbine workers in Hull has been called off after Unite, the UK’s leading union, secured a deal worth 8.4 per cent.

The workers, who construct 108-metre-long wind turbine blades by hand, voted by 93 per cent to accept the two-year pay deal of 4.5 per cent for 2024 and 3.9 per cent for 2025.

The deal was secured without the need for industrial action following constructive negotiations with the company.

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: 
“Well done to our reps and members at Siemens Gamesa who secured this deal by standing together in their union. This deal shows that Unite’s relentless focus on improving jobs, pay and conditions is paying dividends for our members.”

Unite regional coordinating officer Harriet Eisner said: 
“This result is an example of why those wanting better wages and working conditions should join Unite and organise their colleagues to do the same.”

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