Planned strikes at the Mini factory in Cowley (Oxford) have been called off because an improved pay package has been offered to workers, a top workers' union has said.
Around 150 workers were due to strike because of the pay dispute, leading to fears that car production at the facility could grind to a halt.
The workers consist of warehouse staff and shunter drivers, who handle components for the BMW-owned brand. Employed by logistics firm Rudolph and Hellmann Automotive Limited, they were initially preparing to strike on 26 and 28 April and 4, 6, 10, 12, 17 and 19 May.
“Following talks with Rudolph and Hellman, an improved offer was put forward by the company,” said Scott Kemp, Unite regional officer.
