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Luton EasyJet Flights Threatened by Six-Day Strike as DHL Staff Walk Out Over Pay

Union leaders say the walkout can be called off if DHL returns with a pay proposal acceptable to staff.

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Overview

  • About 200 DHL-employed check-in and baggage handlers outsourced to easyJet at London Luton voted to strike over pay.
  • Walkouts are scheduled from 03:00 on December 19 to 03:00 on December 22, then from 03:00 on December 26 to 03:00 on December 29.
  • An estimated 410 easyJet flights could be affected with delays and some cancellations during what the CAA expects to be the busiest Christmas for UK aviation.
  • Workers rejected DHL’s 4.5% pay offer, citing low pay, the cost-of-living squeeze, and a reported £3-per-hour gap with Gatwick colleagues as Unite seeks an above-inflation deal.
  • Unite says disruption can be avoided if talks resume, DHL defends its offer as above inflation and prepares contingencies, and easyJet says it currently expects to operate its full flying programme on the strike dates.