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17/04/2015

Construction Workers Back Strike Action

Over 1,200 members of construction union Unite voted 98% in support of industrial action over a dispute with Sellafield Contractor Group Ltd.

The company has refused to allow a full time union shop steward and a more proactive remit for the sites health and safety committee.

Negotiations to settle the disagreement between Unite, Sellafield Contractor Group Ltd and the Engineering Construction Industry Association (ECIA) broke down on 15th April.

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Regional Officer for Unite, Steve Benson, said: "Our members have lost patience with Sellafield management who have steadfastly continued to ignore our very reasonable request.

"All they are asking for is their rights for a co-worker to become a union shop steward at the Sellafield site to represent construction workers and keep them safe. It makes sense for our members and the company and it will help improve industrial relations and a safety and welfare culture at the site."

Unite has urged Sellafield to re-join negotiations in a bid to find a reasonable settlement.

(LM/MH)

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