More than 300 workers have secured a pay rise above the rate of inflation after threatening strike action.
Staff at Govan based defence manufacturer Thales, as well as those at the company’s Reading headquarters, voted in favour of industrial action before negotiations led to an improved offer.
The deal, brokered through talks with the conciliation service Acas, includes a 4.3 per cent pay increase, backdated to January.
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Sharon Graham, general secretary of Unite, said: "Thales workers have secured a decent pay deal.
"The improved deal only came about after the workers backed taking strike action to get what they deserved."
On top of being the sole supplier of periscopes and optronics masts to the Royal Navy, the Ministry of Defence recently announced export deals for Thales worth £1.1bn, sustaining hundreds of jobs in Glasgow.
Elaine Dougall, Unite regional co-ordinator, said: "This deal will provide a welcome boost to the pay packets of our members."
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