Strikes over proposed outsourcing plans at Heathrow Airport have been called off to allow 'meaningful, last-minute talks,' Unite the union announced on 3 May.

Strikes due to take place on 7 (today) and 8 May have now been called off following discussions between Unite and the airport.

The remaining days of strike action from 9-13 May are still due to go ahead pending the outcome of any further negotiations.

Unite regional officer Wayne King said: "Heathrow Airport and Unite have been in discussions and as a goodwill gesture prior to formal talks early next we have suspended strike action on the Tuesday and Wednesday.

"We are calling on Heathrow to recognise the anger among our members over proposed outsourcing plans and to think again."

This news comes as last week refuelling workers at Heathrow airport called off their planned strike that was due to begin on 4 May after they accepted a new and improved pay and conditions offer from their employer, AFS. 

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