Planned strikes by Gatwick baggage screeners with Unite the Union are off.
ICTS staff have accepted a 7% pay rise and will now get double pay on Good Friday, Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
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.”
As part of the deal, parking subsidy rates have increased from 25 per cent to 40 per cent. Death in service benefits have also increased from £10,000 to £15,000 for those with more than one year’s service but less than five and from £20,000 to £30,000 for those with more than five years.
Unite regional officer Ben Davis said: “Well done to Unite’s reps and members at ICTS who stood together and won. Those wanting better wages and working lives should join Unite and get their colleagues to join too. There is power in a union.”
Strikes scheduled from 29 August to 2 September will now not take place.
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