UK: Bournemouth Airport workers to strike over pay

Business Sep 16, 2025

Bournemouth Airport workers—think baggage handlers, check-in teams, flight dispatchers, and plane fuellers—are planning a four-day strike after turning down the latest pay offer.
The walkouts are scheduled for September 30-October 1 and October 16-17, following an earlier delay after an improved pay offer was put forward.

Deal offered 5% raise for lowest-paid

The rejected deal offered a 5% raise for the lowest-paid and 4.5% for others, but Unite union says that's just not enough to keep up with soaring prices on basics like food and energy.
Meanwhile, airport fire service staff have accepted a separate deal and won't be joining the strike.