Planned strike by Gatwick Airport workers called off

A planned strike by workers at Gatwick Airport who help passengers with disabilities has been called off after a new pay offer.
Gatwick Airport. Picture: PAGatwick Airport. Picture: PA
Gatwick Airport. Picture: PA

Members of Unite employed by logistics firm Wilson James were due to take action for 48 hours from Friday.

The union said workers will receive an additional £1 an hour as well as sick pay for those who do not currently receive it.

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Workers are being urged to accept the deal in a ballot.

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Unite regional officer Jamie Major said: “The hard-working staff who are dedicated to assisting passengers who require special assistance at Gatwick airport have been undervalued for far too long. This deal begins to address this.”

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