BMW workers cancel strike after pay offer

More than 600 BMW workers who voted to take industrial action over pay have accepted a new deal.

Unite the union said staff at the BMW Hams Hall plant in Coleshill, Warwickshire, have called off the strike following a vote.

Workers previously walked out over discussions for pay increase for 2024. However, they accepted a pay increase of 3.5% for 2024 on Friday, meaning all future strike action has been cancelled.

A BMW spokesperson said the company was pleased an agreement could be reached.

Tuesday and Wednesday marked the first two days of the action.

"Crucially" the deal improved on previous offers because it left the workers' bonus arrangements untouched, Unite said.

General secretary Sharon Graham said: "By taking strike action, BMW's Hams Hall staff ensured they received an acceptable pay rise and prevented their bonuses from being eroded."

A BMW spokesperson said: "We are pleased that the Hams Hall workforce have chosen to accept the pay deal that was negotiated with the local plant council representatives."

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