Plans for industrial action at Edinburgh Airport have been withdrawn after a leading trade union negotiated a settlement for 300 of the airport’s ground crew.
Unite announced that a pay deal had been agreed with Menzies Aviation after months of negotiation. The agreement will see salaries increase by an average of 6.5% next year, with some workers receiving pay increases of 10%.
As a result, proposals for strike action have been rolled back.
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “Unite has successfully negotiated a good pay deal for Menzies Aviation workers based at Edinburgh airport.
“Our Runway to Success campaign across Scottish airports continues to deliver win after win. The Menzies deal demonstrates why Unite is the leading trade union for airport workers because we do what we promise: we deliver better jobs, pay and conditions.”
A similar pay scheme was agreed to at Glasgow Airport, as 300 Menzies workers accepted a 4% increase for new starters, rising to 10% based on service time.
Carrie Binnie, Unite industrial officer, added: “Unite is delighted to have secured another pay win for Menzies Aviation workers at Edinburgh airport. The deal overwhelmingly backed by our members builds on the successes of recent years. Basic pay, shift and overtime rates are all improved along with a reward for the length of service for the Menzies workers.”
In May, Menzie Aviation workers at Glasgow and Edinburgh Airports; which include dispatchers, airside agents, and controllers, rejected a basic increase of 4%, leading to fears that industrial action could disrupt summer travel plans.
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Flights from Edinburgh Airport were delayed last night after a nationwide air traffic control outage sparked chaos on Wednesday.
In a statement, a spokesperson said: “We thank passengers for their patience while we work to return to normal operations. Please continue to check with your airline for the latest information on your flight.”
Menzies Aviation has been approached for comment.
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