Finton Airbus strikes postponed following offer

Should the offer be rejected by members, industrial action will resume on 23 and 24 September.

Author: Ellie RobsonPublished 29th Aug 2025
Last updated 29th Aug 2025

Strikes due to take place from 2 September at UK aerospace giant Airbus have been postponed following an improved pay and pension offer from the employer.

Unite members at the Filton and Broughton factories will now be balloted between Friday 12th September and Friday 19th September.

Unite national officer for aerospace Rhys McCarthy said:

"Following further negotiations with Airbus, Unite has secured an improved offer from the company.

"As a gesture of goodwill, all industrial action that was due to take place in September has been postponed."

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