Major airport strike update for Scots holidaymakers amid summer travel chaos fears
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A MAJOR strike has been avoided at Glasgow Airport.
Around 100 staff employed by the air hub were set to walk off the job amid a pay dispute.
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A strike could have sparked chaos for scores of holidaymakers jetting off for some summer sun.
But the action has been avoided after a pay deal was reached.
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: 'Unite has successfully delivered better jobs, pay and conditions for Glasgow airport workers.
"Our union has, through the brave stance of workers willing to take strike action if necessary, secured good pay deals across the aviation industry for hundreds upon hundreds of workers.
"The message to all airport workers is clear - join Unite.'
Pat McIlvogue, Unite industrial officer added: 'The pay deal overwhelmingly backed by our members working for Glasgow airport's new owners represents huge progress from where pay negotiations began.
"It will put more money directly into pockets. It's an inflation proof deal over two years which means our members are getting more take-home pay.
"Overall Glasgow airport is a major success story for Unite in terms of delivering and winning for workers.'
A spokesperson for Glasgow Airport said: 'Glasgow Airport can confirm that a settlement has been reached with Unite over pay talks for 2025 and 2026.'
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