The workers were scheduled to take part in a strikes during September but action was suspended after the union received an enhanced pay offer from OCS.
Passengers needing assistance at Edinburgh aiport could be affected.(Image: © 2024 Bloomberg Finance LP)
More than 100 airport support staff at Edinburgh have overwhelmingly backed a new pay offer putting a stop to strike action this month.
The support staff, employed by OCS Group, provide crucial assistance for passengers with reduced mobility, including those needing wheelchairs and specialist vehicles to board planes.
Unite the Union has confirmed a two-year pay deal has been overwhelmingly supported by the OCS workers which represents a significant improvement on previous offers from the company.
The workers will receive a 6.1 per cent increase on hourly rates effective from January 1 this year alongside a boost to the overtime rate.
In 2026, a five per cent increase on hourly rates will run from January 1 alongside improvements to the company sick pay scheme.
Unite’s OCS membership had unanimously backed strike action in a ballot with a turnout of over 90 per cent.
The workers were scheduled to take part in strikes during September but action was suspended after the union received an enhanced pay offer from OCS.
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “Unite’s OCS membership were fully prepared to fight back through strike action, to secure a fair pay deal. It was this strong stance which forced the company to make an improved offer.
“It’s a good deal which shows Unite once again delivering better jobs, pay and conditions for Scotland’s airport workers.”
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Carrie Binnie, Unite industrial officer, said: “The OCS workers remained resolute throughout this pay dispute. The accepted offer represents a significant improvement to terms and conditions on where the negotiations began with OCS. We are pleased to have delivered a good pay deal which provides a timely boost to our members.”