Following the announcement of the walkouts, further negotiations were held with GGS and an improved offer worth 10.3% was agreed. In addition, the workforce will receive a significant market rate adjustment in their shift pay, further increasing the value of the offer.
The vote ensures all planned strike action by Unite members at four ground handling contractors at Gatwick is headed off before coming to walkouts after workers employed by ASC, Menzies Aviation, GGS and DHL Services Ltd called the action in July.
