Aberdeen Airport strikes called off after last minute offer from bosses
Action was planned on Friday in a row over pay
Strike action that had the potential to shut Aberdeen Airport has been called off, after a last-ditch pay offer from bosses.
Around 170 workers from Security to Airfield were involved in discussion with bosses, looking for a 3% pay rise.
They voted to strike earlier this month, with 88% of workers rejecting a previous pay offer.
But now, an agreement has been reached, after chiefs in Dyce compromised with the Union.
In a statement, Aberdeen Airport said:
“Following further discussions on pay Aberdeen International Airport can confirm that Unite have accepted the final proposal from the company. We are in a position to confirm that the Industrial Action proposed by members of the union has been cancelled as a result, ensuring that there will be no disruption to our business partners and passengers.”
Unite had been demanding parity with fellow workers at Glasgow International Airport who received a 3% pay award. 9% of all Unite members accepted the new offer.
Unite regional coordinating officer Tommy Campbell said: “Unite is pleased that the dispute with Aberdeen International Airport has now been resolved with all prospective industrial action now being cancelled. The company rightly recognised that our members deserved 3 per cent, which was parity with fellow workers at Glasgow airport, returning to the negotiating table with an offer which is acceptable to Unite members. As a result, there will be no needless disruption to the airport’s operations and the wider public. It is a credit to our union stewards that Unite members supported their position throughout the process leading to a settlement acceptable to all."