News / Airport strike called off as Swissport and Unite reach agreement over pay

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Industrial action by baggage handlers and cargo crew at Swissport’s UK airport operations has been called off after an agreement over pay and conditions was reached between the Unite union and ground handler yesterday.

The 48-hour strike, poised to begin just after midnight on Friday, would have seen Unite members across 18 UK airports, 10 of which handle cargo, walk out.

The size of the potential walk-out had been contested, with Swissport claiming 1,200 out of 6,000 threatening action, while Unite claimed ...