House of Commons · Petition P002898
Defence Equipment and Support site in Beith
16 January 2024
Presented 1 time by 0 MPs
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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
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Presented 16 January 2024
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