Gatwick airport baggage screeners accept new pay deal

The workers, employed by ICTS, will receive a seven per cent pay rise back paid to April 2025.

Therefore the strikes scheduled from 29 August to 2 September will now not take place.

Credit (PA News Agency)In addition to an increase in the hourly rate, Good Friday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day will now all be paid at double time, backdated to April 2025.

As part of the deal, parking subsidy rates have increased from 25 per cent to 40 per cent.

Death in service benefits have also increased from £10,000 to £15,000 for those with more than one year’s service but less than five and from £20,000 to £30,000 for those with more than five years.