Gatwick ground handlers win pay increase after strike threat

Ground handlers employed by logistics giant DHL on an easyJet contract at Gatwick Airport have won a 10 per cent pay increase following a strike threat.
Watch more of our videos on Shots! 
and live on Freeview channel 276
Visit Shots! now

The Unite union says that the DHL workers had experienced two successive years of pay freezes and were facing a third before DHL agreed the rise and to pay contractual sick pay.

The pay increase comes at a time when Gatwick Airport, which suffered a huge drop in activity during the pandemic, is beginning to see a major increase in flights.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

The airport’s south terminal, which has been closed for two years since the start of the pandemic, is due to re-open at the end of this month.

Ground handlers working for DHL on an easyJet contract have won a pay increase. Pic Steve Robards SR2103061 SUS-210603-114622001Ground handlers working for DHL on an easyJet contract have won a pay increase. Pic Steve Robards SR2103061 SUS-210603-114622001
Ground handlers working for DHL on an easyJet contract have won a pay increase. Pic Steve Robards SR2103061 SUS-210603-114622001

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “With aviation beginning to return to normality, Unite is redoubling its efforts to protect and enhance the jobs, pay and conditions of its members in the sector.”

Related topics: