Deal in the bag as unions accept pay offer for luggage handlers

A strike
by baggage handlers was called off yesterday after ground handling services
company Aviance agreed a new pay deal for staff with trade unions.

The Transport
& General Workers and GMB unions accepted a 3.5 per cent pay increase for
this year and a similar amount for next year.

The
strike was set cause massive disruption at 16 locations across the UK,
including Heathrow, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Liverpool.

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GMB national
officer for aviation Allan Black said: “We welcome this improved offer. It is
great news for our members, great news for the company and great news for the
travelling public.”

By
Michael Millar