More than 400 workers at Edinburgh Airport have struck a new deal with employers after threatening strike action.
The pay increase is worth 5.5 per cent or £1,800 – whichever is the greater – along with improvements to shift, sickness and paternity pay this year.
Next year the increase will be four per cent or the Retail Price Index inflation rate plus 0.5 per cent from January 2027 for all workers including airport ambassadors, airside support officers, engineers and managers.
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “Hundreds of Unite’s members employed at Edinburgh Airport stood firm to get a better deal. This result was only achieved by the workers being prepared to take strike action if necessary to get what they deserved. It’s another win for Unite in the aviation industry in Scotland.”
The union has recently confirmed multiple pay deals covering nearly 400 workers at Glasgow airport, and around 150 workers based at Aberdeen airport employed by ICTS and the airport’s owners.
Unite industrial officer, Carrie Donoghue said: “Unite is pleased to have reached a good outcome for our members employed by the owners of Edinburgh airport. The two year pay deal will see a significant boost to basic pay, shift allowances and wider working conditions.”
