200 ABM workers also gain sick pay for first time and 50% increase in overtime rates

Unite, the UK’s leading union, has secured 200 Stansted airport workers employed by ABM Aviation a pay rise of 12.4 per cent.

In addition, the workers, who provide special assistance for the airport's most vulnerable passengers, will receive company sick pay for the first time and an increase in overtime rates of 49.4 per cent.

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “ABM Stansted workers were united in their demand for a better offer and were fully prepared to take strike action to achieve it. Their solidarity was key to winning this excellent deal.

“As the union for the UK’s aviation workers, Unite is delivering better jobs, pay and conditions at airports and airlines up and down the country.”

The workers voted in favour of strike action; however, the deal was secured without the need for industrial action.

Unite regional officer Nadine Edwards said: “This deal is a prime example of why those wanting better wages and working conditions should join Unite and get their colleagues to join too. There is power in a union.”

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For media enquires ONLY contact senior Unite communications officer Ryan Fletcher on 07849 090215 or 020 3371 2065. 

Email: ryan.fletcher@unitetheunion.org

Unite is Britain and Ireland’s largest union with members working across all sectors of the economy. The general secretary is Sharon Graham.