Tanker drivers employed by North Air who supply fuel to airlines operating at Prestwick airport in Scotland have gained union recognition.
The deal with Unite and covering around 20 HGV drivers comes just months after the union secured wage wins for North Air workers based across Scottish airports.
Over 80 tanker drivers and airfield operators based at Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Kirkwall in Orkney, Sumburgh in Shetland and Stornoway airports received a 4.2% pay increase and a boost to allowances backdated to April.
North Air provides refuelling services for domestic, cargo and military aircraft who fly into and out of the South Ayrshire airport.
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “The recognition agreement for tanker drivers is another significant win for Unite at Prestwick airport.
“It shows that we are going from strength to strength at the airport delivering better jobs, pay and conditions for our members.”
Siobhan McCready, Unite industrial officer, added: “This recognition agreement for North Air tanker drivers will give us a platform to build on.
“It will now allow us to formally negotiate on pay and wider working conditions for our members which is a big step forward.”
