Gatwick baggage workers ditch strike action after pay hike
They were due to walk out later this week.
Gatwick baggage screeners have ditched plans for strike action after receiving a pay hike.
Walk outs were planned from the 29th of August until the 2nd of September by workers employed by ICTS.
Instead, workers will now receive a 7% pay rise - backdated to April.
They'll also get a boost to pay over the festive period - earning double time during Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day, as well as on Good Friday.
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “This is trade unionism in action: By being prepared to strike, ICTS workers at Gatwick won a seven per cent pay rise.
"Once again, Unite’s laser focus on improving jobs, pay and conditions is putting money in our members’ pockets.”