Supporters of the Scunthorpe scaffolders in their pay dispute are planning to stage protests at key locations around the country.
The scaffolders are employed by Actavo to look after 500 scaffolding structures at the British Steel site. They are set to begin continuous strike action this Wednesday, 26th January 2022.
The workers are being paid up to 15% below the agreed rate for the job under the National Agreement for the Engineering Construction Industry (NAECI).
Union activists are planning to stage protests at Actavo sites in Chepstow, Brigg and Livingston as well as at Actavo’s head office in Dublin.
Unite general secretary, Sharon Graham said: “Supporters across the UK and Ireland are sending a clear message. Pay the Scunthorpe scaffolders the rate for the job. British Steel and Actavo need to understand that Unite is standing firm. We will fight tooth and nail to stop the race to the bottom. British Steel and Actavo can’t go on ignoring the issue forever."
Unite regional officer Richard Bedford said: “We call on both British Steel and Actavo to join Unite in tripartite discussions. It's time for all parties to get around the negotiating table so the scaffolders can get back to work.”
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