HUNDREDS of Leonardo workers have walked out of Leonardo in Yeovil this week amid a pay dispute.

Members of the Unite union went on strike after rejecting a revised pay offer from the aerospace firm.

They took to the picket line on Wednesday (November 12) and today (November 13), as they call for an increased pay offer.

Members voted to take industrial action after an initial 3.2% increase was turned down, followed by a revised off of 3.6%, which they also rejected.

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Ahead of the walkout, Unite general secretary, Sharon Graham, said: “Leonardo workers are highly skilled and work on critical defence and aerospace systems yet are being short-changed by a company making billions.

“Leonardo continues to try and penny-pinch rather than make a sensible offer workers can accept. Our members have the full support of Unite in their fight for decent pay.”

In response, Leonardo said it hoped to continue negotiations with the union.

A spokesperson said: “We are obviously disappointed that the revised pay offer negotiated by Senior Unite representatives and supported by full time Unite officials on behalf of Leonardo members has not been positively received by the membership.”

They added: “We have taken all steps possible to minimise disruption to our business and our customers. We would welcome Unite back to the table in a bid to reach a resolution.”

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