Fuel tanker drivers based at Edinburgh airport have called off scheduled strikes and “overwhelmingly” backed a new pay offer from their employer North Air.
The Unite union said the offer included a 4.5% basic increase backdated to August and several significant improvements to the overall pay package.
There is a 10% increase to the shift allowance and an increase in Saturday overtime rate which will be doubled from time and a third to time and two-thirds.
Sharon Graham, Unite general secretary, said: “Unite’s North Air tanker drivers at Edinburgh airport stood firm. They were prepared to fight for a decent and fair pay increase by taking strike action.
“It’s another wage win for Unite in the aviation industry. We have yet again delivered better pay for our members. North Air’s company bonus schemes will also be enhanced from £200 to £500 for driver skills trainers and £400 to £1,000 for training champions.
“This is a 150% increase to bonus levels.”
The union had previously said that strike action over the festive season would hit flights and cause widespread travel disruption.
A spokesperson for North Air said: “We are pleased to confirm that we have reached an agreement with Unite on pay and that the planned strike at Edinburgh Airport has been called off.”
