Leeds Bradford Airport strike called off at last minute

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 11:02 · Archive

A three-day strike by 130 workers at Leeds Bradford Airport scheduled to begin on Friday has been suspended after the airport offered revised pay proposals.

Strike action at Leeds Bradford Airport involving about 130 workers has been suspended after the airport put forward new pay offers. The three-day walkout was due to begin on Friday October 16, but was called off at the last minute to allow for a ballot on revised proposals.

The dispute centres on pay for key airport staff including air traffic controllers, passport control and security personnel. Unite, the trade union representing the workers, argues that Leeds Bradford Airport staff are earning less than those doing the same roles at Newcastle Airport, which is based in a city with a lower cost of living.

Neil Whitaker, regional officer for Unite, said the union had suspended this week's strike 'in good faith' to allow members to vote on pay deals. Air traffic controllers and hourly paid staff will vote separately on the revised proposals. If the offers are rejected, further industrial action is scheduled to take place from October 23 to November 2.

How it is being reported

• Major UK airport strike called off at the last minute - what happens nextStrike action at Leeds Bradford Airport this weekend has been called off at the last minute.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 15 Oct, 10:09
• Major UK airport strike called off at the last minute - what happens nextStrike action at Leeds Bradford Airport this weekend has been called off at the last minute.The Press (York) · 15 Oct, 10:09

In this story: Leeds Bradford Airport · Unite · Neil Whitaker · Newcastle Airport

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