Future Retirement Success
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Investing
  • Stocks
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Investing
  • Stocks

Future Retirement Success

Business

Heathrow security staff call off strikes

by June 25, 2023
June 25, 2023
Heathrow security staff call off strikes

Heathrow airport security staff have called off strikes after voting to accept a pay offer.

Around 2,000 members of the Unite union were due to strike on 29 days throughout summer.

Unite staff at the airport had already said they would postpone industrial action on 24 and 25 June.

The union said that workers had voted to accept a pay increase worth between 15.5% and 17.5% depending on their band.

A Heathrow spokesperson said: “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.”

Strikes during the summer period when many UK schools are on a break would potentially have been disruptive and led to queues at airport security.

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said it was a “hard won victory”.

The offer includes a 10% increase in pay – backdated to January – rising to 11.5% in October, and an increase in line with inflation in 2024, with a minimum uplift of 4%. Unite said that “spot rates, salary ranges and formal pay progression will increase when the pay increase is implemented”.

Unite added the deal also included improved maternity and paternity benefits.

Earlier in June, Heathrow security officers at Terminals 3 and 5 said they would walk out for 31 days in the summer after turning down a pay offer of 10.1%, which they said was “below inflation”.

Inflation as measured by the Consumer Prices Index is now at 8.7%, but another measure – the Retail Prices Index – stood at 11.3% in the year to May.

Workers in several industries across the UK have been taking industrial action, mainly over demands for pay to stay in line with the soaring cost of living.

Extensive walkouts by rail staff have continued since 2022, and industrial action has also led to walkouts by those including nurses, junior doctors, Border Force staff and civil servants.

Unite regional co-ordinating officer Wayne King said: “The solidarity and dedication of Unite’s reps and members was fundamental in ensuring HAL [Heathrow Airport] returned to the negotiating table with an improved offer”.

Heathrow security staff working at Terminal 5 had walked out for 10 days in April during the Easter holiday period, although the airport said it had suffered “minimal” disruption.

Read more:
Heathrow security staff call off strikes

0
FacebookTwitterGoogle +Pinterest
previous post
Hunt and big banks set to ease mortgage pain with repossessions grace period
next post
Over 20 councils replace pay and display parking machines with apps

You may also like

Mistakes that could invalidate your insurance cover in...

December 29, 2022

Rail fares in England to rise below inflation...

August 15, 2022

JPMorgan Chase & Co. surges ahead in AI...

June 8, 2023

Government looking at proposals to expand windfall taxes

November 1, 2022

How Easy is it to Invest in Stocks?

November 8, 2022

Government launches £40 million fund to unlock 5G...

August 1, 2023

FCA rule change drives Bitcoin price to hit...

March 12, 2024

Rail passengers in England could lose wifi access...

May 23, 2023

OECD says UK will be only big, rich...

March 17, 2023

Top Companies Fined for Underpaying Workers Below Minimum...

February 21, 2024

    Get free access to all of the retirement secrets and income strategies from our experts! or Join The Exclusive Subscription Today And Get the Premium Articles Acess for Free

    By opting in you agree to receive emails from us and our affiliates. Your information is secure and your privacy is protected.

    Recent Posts

    • Trump ally stands firm against ‘big, beautiful bill’ despite pressure: ‘It’ll completely backfire’

      June 8, 2025
    • Rubio condemns assassination attempt on Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe

      June 8, 2025
    • Obama WH physician says Biden doc should have performed cognitive test

      June 8, 2025
    • Trump warns of ‘serious consequences’ if Elon Musk funds Democrats

      June 7, 2025
    • Musk jokes about reconsidering stance on Big Beautiful Bill after Schiff’s praise

      June 7, 2025
    • Musk deletes explosive posts about Trump and Epstein files

      June 7, 2025

    Categories

    • Business (8,152)
    • Investing (2,019)
    • Politics (15,571)
    • Stocks (3,136)
    • About us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms & Conditions

    Disclaimer: futureretirementsuccess.com, its managers, its employees, and assigns (collectively “The Company”) do not make any guarantee or warranty about what is advertised above. Information provided by this website is for research purposes only and should not be considered as personalized financial advice. The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendation. Any investments recommended here should be taken into consideration only after consulting with your investment advisor and after reviewing the prospectus or financial statements of the company.

    Copyright © 2025 futureretirementsuccess.com | All Rights Reserved