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Gatwick strikes suspended after new pay offer

Gatwick strikes suspended after new pay offer

Summary

Strikes by baggage screeners at Gatwick Airport have been paused after a new pay offer from their employer, ICTS. The union will vote on the new pay offer, and if rejected, strikes may continue from August 29 to September 2.

Key Facts

  • Baggage screeners at Gatwick Airport planned to strike from August 22 to 26 over pay issues.
  • ICTS, the employer, made a new pay offer, pausing the planned strike action.
  • The Unite union will hold a vote with its members on the new offer.
  • If the new offer is rejected, strikes could happen from August 29 to September 2.
  • The union claims the screeners are among the lowest paid workers at the airport.
  • Gatwick Airport stated the strikes would not affect all flights and is working to maintain a normal schedule.
  • Unite's general secretary accused ICTS of not offering a fair pay rise despite having financial capability.
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