Sellafield, Cumbria: nuclear construction workers strike on 15–21 June 2026
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Nearly 2,000 Unite members employed by ~31 subcontractors at the Sellafield nuclear site in West Cumbria had planned to strike from 15 to 21 June 2026 over a site-specific allowance reflecting specialist and hazardous working conditions. On 10 June 2026 Unite postponed the planned action to allow meaningful discussions with the employers to take place; Cumbria police were stood down. If talks fail, action may be re-announced with new dates (a new record will be created).
This alert was originally created on 11 June 2026.
Effective Dates
Updates
Jun 11, 2026
🛑 Canceled
Strike averted/postponed 2026-06-11 web-verify: Unite confirmed on 10 June 2026 that the planned 15-21 June walkout of ~1,720-2,000 members across ~31 subcontractors was postponed 'to allow meaningful discussions with the employers to take place' (cumbriacrack 10 Jun). Cumbria police stood down. Rule 4 (conditional/averted) pattern - do not publish as announced. If negotiations fail and action is re-announced, expect a new Scout record.
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Affected Locations
- Sellafield (Cumbria)
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