BAE Systems Lancashire workers resume three‑week strike in pay dispute
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Unite says over 1,000 skilled workers at BAE Systems’ Warton and Samlesbury sites have resumed strike action in a dispute over a 2025 pay deal and conditions, with action running from 2 February until at least 20 February. BAE states production lines remain operational.
This alert was originally created on 5 February 2026.
Effective Dates
Organizer
Affected Locations
- Warton, Lancashire
- Samlesbury, Lancashire
Sources
- https://www.lancashirebusinessview.co.uk/latest-news-and-features/new-strikes-in-bae-pay-row-amid-claims-of-bad-faith
- https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/strike-action-resumes-at-bae-systems-sites-in-lancashire
- https://logistics.maritimeprofessional.com/europe/2026/02/02/bae-workers-in-northern-england-are-planning-a-strike-over-wages-the-union-claims