Security teams at a popular regional airport have threatened to walkout in a row over pay. GMB union members at Leeds Bradford Airport will walk out at the end of August, putting the travel plans of thousands of passengers at risk.
The union is demanding an immediate pay increase for hourly-paid members and claimed the recent implementation of performance-related bonuses did not address the cost of living crisis. Jet2, Ryanair and TUI are among the airlines operating from the airport.
Rachel Dix, GMB organiser, said: “Our members have been incredibly patient but the discretionary performance-related bonuses that have been offered are not trusted, too late in the day and are no substitute for an hourly pay increase. They are not prepared to wait any longer for the respect and remuneration they deserve from their employer, but they are genuinely open to constructive negotiation that will pave the way to a satisfactory resolution.”
