"Luton Vauxhall strikes suspended after Mitie tables new pay offer", 10 December 2021

Workers employed by...Mitie, working on a contract at the Vauxhall factory in Luton, have suspended strike action following the offer of a new pay deal put forward by the company.

Around 30 workers, who are employed in cleaning roles as well as in the jig and tool departments, were due to strike during December in a dispute over pay...

After Mitie refused to make a pay increase anywhere approaching the workers' expectations, a strike ballot was called and the workers, who are members of Unite, the UK’s leading union, recorded a 96 per cent vote in favour of strike action...

The strikes have now been suspended following an increased backdated pay offer being made. Discussions with the company will now take place over other outstanding issues, including shift premiums, job grading and holiday entitlements. If the talks fail, new strikes to take place in 2022 will be scheduled.

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Mitie had previously stated: "Our priority remains working with all parties to find a resolution, while ensuring we maintain services for our customer.”