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long-running dispute involving safety officers at Heathrow Airport has ended after employees voted to just accept an improved pay supply.
More than 2,000 safety officers at Heathrow Terminals 3 and 5 and campus safety have been attributable to take 31 days of strike motion all through the summer season, however talks resumed which Unite stated led to an improved pay supply.
The union stated employees will obtain a rise of between 15.5% and 17.5%.
Unite basic secretary Sharon Graham stated: “This was a hard won victory which demonstrates what can be achieved when workers stand together and take action together
“The pay deal at Heathrow is a further demonstration of how Unite’s complete focus on jobs, pay and conditions is having direct benefits for its members.”
We can now transfer ahead collectively and concentrate on delivering a wonderful summer season for our passengers
The dispute began earlier than Easter, with Unite members taking a complete of 18 days of business motion.
Unite regional co-ordinating officer Wayne King stated: “The solidarity and dedication of Unite’s reps and members was fundamental in ensuring Heathrow Airport returned to the negotiating table with an improved offer.”
A Heathrow spokesperson stated: “We are pleased to confirm Unite members have voted to accept a two-year above-inflation pay deal, ending the current dispute and allowing the strikes to be called off.
“We can now move forward together and focus on delivering an excellent summer for our passengers.”
