Aerospace

Pensions

Avon Pension Fund Faces Divestment Vote on Arms Investments

The Avon Pension Fund is approaching a critical vote on whether to withdraw its investments from aerospace and defence companies. This £6 billion fund manages the Local Government Pension Scheme for the former county of Avon, …

By Tommy Wathen · · 3 min read

Leonardo

Strike Action Ends at Leonardo as Union Accepts 8% Pay Raise

All industrial action at Leonardo, the defence contractor, has come to an end following a new pay deal agreed with union leaders on Tuesday, November 25. Over 3,000 workers had staged strikes throughout November in protest …

By Tommy Wathen · · 2 min read

Leonardo

Leonardo Strike Dates Announced Amid Ongoing Pay Dispute

Workers at Leonardo UK, a prominent defence and aerospace manufacturer, are preparing to strike in November in a pay dispute that has escalated after the company declined to improve its wage offer. Represented by Unite, more …

By Tommy Wathen · · 2 min read