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Royal Fleet Auxiliary Seafarers Strike Over Pay Dispute

4/8/2026

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Seafarers in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary launched strike action after rejecting pay offer on April 7.
The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers confirmed the strike and noted the Ministry of Defence has not yet responded.
Eddie Dempsey, General Secretary of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers, called for reform of pay and conditions.

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Seafarers in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary launched strike action after rejecting pay offer on April 7.
The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers confirmed the strike and noted the Ministry of Defence has not yet responded.
Eddie Dempsey, General Secretary of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers, called for reform of pay and conditions.