UK Royal Fleet Auxiliary officers have initiated industrial action due to an ongoing pay dispute. Civilian sailors supporting the Royal Navy are striking over pay, affecting operations in Portland, Birkenhead, Plymouth, and Falmouth. The Royal Fleet Auxiliary is crucial to UK defense, and the strike highlights concerns about recruitment and retention within the RFA. Despite the importance of these roles, there are claims of insufficient investment in personnel compared to new ship acquisitions. Grant Shapps has been addressing the media while RFA seafarers continue their fight for fair pay. The RMTunion has expressed solidarity with the striking seafarers.
This country needs to respect the role of Seafarers and the impact that this is having on RFA recruitment and retention. Seems to be plenty of money about to invest in new ships though….. https://t.co/7CMrpKOQ4d
Grant Shapps has been out doing the media rounds today. Meanwhile, vital RFA seafarers are out on picket lines fighting for pay justice. Come on Grant, #FairPayForRFA https://t.co/gifpkw8wTz
This is really worrying - the Royal Fleet Auxiliary is a fundamental part of UK defence - without these sailors & ships the @RoyalNavy is marooned!! Paging @RishiSunak & @grantshapps. You stress the importance of defence, yet vital RFA sailors have been forced to strike over pay https://t.co/KrjMaGOdHi
A message of solidarity from @alexgordon4me for #striking @RMTunion #RFA #seafarers who are taking collective action today in #portland #birkenhead #plymouth and #falmouth https://t.co/LIGJvlvHYE
⛵️ Civilian sailors supporting the Royal Navy to strike over pay Read more 👇 https://t.co/CMFrR4eUBE
UK Royal Fleet Auxiliary Officers to Begin Industrial Action Amid Ongoing Pay Dispute https://t.co/gNNDZF9x1M