Leonardo Employees Approve Strike Action in Pay Dispute

Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst

Updated: Oct 08 2025

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Strike Action Announcement: Nearly 3,000 members of the Unite union are preparing to strike at Leonardo, a leading defence and aerospace manufacturer, due to dissatisfaction with a 3.2% pay offer.
Voting Results: Workers at multiple sites, including Yeovil, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Luton, and Basildon, overwhelmingly voted in favor of industrial action, prompting Unite to demand renewed negotiations with the company.

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Emily J. Thompson

Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.