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| Atomic Weapons Establishment strike begins | Atomic Weapons Establishment strike begins |
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| A 24-hour strike is under way at a weapons factory which maintains Trident, Britain's nuclear deterrent. | A 24-hour strike is under way at a weapons factory which maintains Trident, Britain's nuclear deterrent. |
| Staff at Berkshire's Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) are taking the industrial action over pension changes. | Staff at Berkshire's Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) are taking the industrial action over pension changes. |
| The Unite union said AWE workers felt "deeply betrayed", as the government promised pensions would be protected after transferring to the private sector in the 1990s. | |
| AWE said "detailed contingency plans" would ensure the site's safety. | AWE said "detailed contingency plans" would ensure the site's safety. |
| Site director Haydn Clulow said: "AWE is committed to holding discussions with our trade unions and to maintaining dialogue with them." | Site director Haydn Clulow said: "AWE is committed to holding discussions with our trade unions and to maintaining dialogue with them." |
| The union said 87% of members who took part in the ballot voted in favour of the action. | The union said 87% of members who took part in the ballot voted in favour of the action. |
| Turnout was 68%. | Turnout was 68%. |