Unite workers at Sellafield averted strike by accepting a 5% pay rise backdated to May 1.

Industrial action by Unite members at PX Limited's Sellafield site has been averted after workers accepted a pay deal including a 4% increase and a one-off 1% boost, totaling a 5% rise backdated to May 1, exceeding inflation. The agreement prevents disruptions to critical operations supplying process steam and electricity. Unite called it a victory, praising solidarity and the company’s commitment to benchmarking pay against the energy sector, while stressing full remuneration should be considered.