"DHL and easyJet can comfortably afford to offer these workers an above-inflation pay rise. It is shameful that hardworking members can't afford the basics and they are paid less than their counterparts. These companies must stop putting profits over people and come back to the table with a fair pay offer to avoid this disruptive strike, which is entirely of their making."
"I was in debt from a previous low paid job, but this hasn't ended as my pay isn't enough. I have the same routine of dedicating myself to a job where I can only cover rent and food. I can't afford to save to give a better life to my child or spend enough time with my child."
Around 200 DHL check-in and baggage handling workers outsourced to easyJet at London Luton Airport voted to strike for six days in two blocks around Christmas. The walkouts run from 03:00 on 19 December to 03:00 on 22 December, and from 03:00 on 26 December to 03:00 on 29 December. Workers rejected a 4.5 per cent pay offer, citing low pay amid soaring food, fuel and heating bills and pay disparities with Gatwick colleagues who earn about £3 more per hour. DHL reported a 5.7% rise in operating profits to £1.4bn in Q2 2025 and easyJet expects over £700m profit for the year to September 2025. Luton carried 16.2 million passengers in 2023, including 1.2 million in December, and the Civil Aviation Authority expects a record-busy Christmas.
Read at www.standard.co.uk
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