Gatwick baggage handlers postpone strike action
Their union says an improved pay offer has been put forward
Baggage security screeners have postponed strike action after their employer came up with an improved pay deal.
Workers with the Unite union, who are employed by ICTS, have agreed to call off industrial action planned for between Friday and Sunday on each of the next two weeks (12-14th and 19-21st July).
Unite has said it will ballot employees on the offer. Fresh industrial action will be called if workers reject the conditions.
Strikes on the same dates by 200 Wilson James workers who provide special assistance services for vulnerable passengers are set to go ahead.
Unite regional officer Dominic Rothwell said:
"As a sign of good faith, ICTS workers at Gatwick have postponed strike action while they are balloted on the new offer.
"Industrial action by Wilson James workers can also be avoided but only if the company comes forward with an improved deal."