Leeds Bradford Airport strike suspended after new pay offer

Summarised from 3 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 15 Oct, 10:58 · Archive

Around 130 workers at Leeds Bradford Airport have suspended planned strike action after receiving revised pay offers.

Planned strike action by around 130 workers at Leeds Bradford Airport has been suspended after the airport made revised pay offers to staff. The workers, including air traffic controllers, passport control staff, check-in workers, security personnel, passenger assistance workers and cleaners, had been scheduled to walk out from Friday 16 October to Sunday 18 October.

Unite the Union suspended the industrial action to allow members to vote on the proposals. Air traffic controllers and hourly paid staff will be balloted separately on their respective offers. Unite regional officer Neil Whitaker said: 'After receiving offers from Leeds Bradford Airport, we have suspended this week's strike action in good faith to allow members to vote on pay deals.'

The dispute centres on pay, with workers seeking improved terms from the airport operator. A revised pay offer remains on the table for hourly paid colleagues, according to the airport.

If members vote against the latest proposals, further industrial action is planned to take place between 23 October and 2 November. The airport said the withdrawal of strike action means no disruption to services is expected between 16 and 18 October, and passengers have been advised to travel as normal.

How it is being reported

• Leeds Bradford Airport strikes suspended as workers consider new pay offersStrike action at Leeds Bradford Airport has been suspended after new pay offers were put forward to staff.Telegraph & Argus · 15 Oct, 10:30
• Leeds Bradford Airport strike action called off after fresh pay offer receivedThe strikes will not go ahead over the weekendYorkshire Evening Post · 15 Oct, 10:23
• Leeds Bradford Airport strike action called off after fresh pay deal offerPLANNED strike action by around 130 workers at Leeds Bradford Airport has been suspended after staff received revised pay offers.Telegraph & Argus · 15 Oct, 10:16
• Leeds Bradford Airport strike action called off after fresh pay deal offerPLANNED strike action by around 130 workers at Leeds Bradford Airport has been suspended after staff received revised pay offers.Wharfedale Observer · 15 Oct, 10:11

In this story: Leeds Bradford Airport · Unite the Union · Neil Whitaker

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