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Defence Equipment and Support site in Beith

P002898 - 16 January 2024

Presentations: 1
Presenters: 0

At a Glance

This petition concerning defence equipment and support site in beith was presented to Parliament once by 0 MPs.

Issue Summary

The petition addresses an ongoing industrial dispute at Defence Equipment and Support in Beith, North Ayrshire, where non-craft workers preparing arms for shipment are striking due to discrimination in the payment of bonuses and unfair retention policies.

Action Requested

The petitioners request that the House of Commons urge the Government to urgently intervene to ensure a fair resolution to the industrial dispute.

Key Facts

  • Non-craft workers earn less than £21,000 per year.
  • Retention payments are made to managers and craft workers but excluded for non-craft workers earning below £21,000.
  • The dispute is unprecedented.

Presentation Timeline

MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.

Presented
16 January 2024
No presenters recorded for this presentation.
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