An Open Meeting
Hounslow Trades Union Council
Thursday 26th June 7.30pm, . Hounslow United Reformed Church,
114 Hanworth Road, Hounslow, TW3 1UF
Eight years ago, Heathrow Airport became a Living Wage-accredited employer. That should mean that the current London Living Wage of £13.85 is the minimum a worker at the airport is paid. Not so.
Trade unions have had success in spreading that minimum to employees in the direct supply chain, but many in the indirect supply chain are paid less. Heathrow plays a huge role in the west London economy, so low pay at the airport is a problem for everyone.
It was the trigger for strike action by Unite members working as airport cleaners for OCS under a contract to British Airways. And it lay behind the recent strike by 800 workers at Wilson James who assist passengers with restricted mobility – who were being paid less than at Gatwick.
If you’d like to discuss ending low pay at Heathrow Airport, please come along (unfortunately this meeting is accessible by stairs only).
Hounslow Trades Union Council: billreed2245@msn.com
