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EDF Suspends Hundreds After Hinkley Crane Safety Walkout

6/6/2026

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EDF Energy suspended hundreds of Hinkley Point C construction workers after they staged an unofficial walkout over a crane safety concern.
The walkout began on Tuesday and the workers were instructed to remain absent until Monday.
Plant officials said an investigation found no risk to personnel from the crane lift.
Unions GMB and Unite are negotiating with EDF and MEH Alliance management to resolve the dispute and address wage-deduction concerns.

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EDF Energy suspended hundreds of Hinkley Point C construction workers after they staged an unofficial walkout over a crane safety concern.
The walkout began on Tuesday and the workers were instructed to remain absent until Monday.
Plant officials said an investigation found no risk to personnel from the crane lift.
Unions GMB and Unite are negotiating with EDF and MEH Alliance management to resolve the dispute and address wage-deduction concerns.