Unite has secured 200 Stansted airport workers employed by ABM Aviation a pay rise of 12.4 per cent.
In addition, the workers, who provide special assistance for the airport’s most vulnerable passengers, will receive company sick pay for the first time and an increase in overtime rates of 49.4 per cent.
Sharon Graham, Unite general secretary said: “ABM Stansted workers were united in their demand for a better offer and were fully prepared to take strike action to achieve it. Their solidarity was key to winning this excellent deal.
“As the union for the UK’s aviation workers, Unite is delivering better jobs, pay and conditions at airports and airlines up and down the country.”
The workers voted in favour of strike action; however, the deal was secured without the need for industrial action.
Nadine Edwards, Unite regional officer said: “This deal is a prime example of why those wanting better wages and working conditions should join Unite and get their colleagues to join too. There is power in a union.”
