A strike at Leeds-Bradford Airport has been called off following an agreement reached between Unite, an aviation trade union, and Swissport.
Ramp agents working for Swissport at the airport had planned a strike from 19 December to 4 January after they were denied a bonus payment for additional de-icing duties over the colder months.
Swissport workers across other airports were already receiving the extra payment, leading Leeds-Bradford workers to question the exclusion. Now, the agreement will ensure that these workers receive the same pay bonuses as their counterparts.
“I’m delighted our members have won the payment they were fighting for,” said Unite General Secretary Sharon Graham. “This shows that Unite continues to be the winning union and the power of the union movement when workers band together.”
“Following positive negotiations with the company, an agreement has been reached and industrial action has been cancelled,” added Unite regional officer Chris Muscroft. “A payment has been agreed in recognition of the work undertaken and an agreement reached for closer working going forward to avoid a similar situation again.”
Photo: Leeds-Bradford Airport
