Aviation fuel tanker drivers based in Grangemouth walk out in pay dispute

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Aviation bosses are being told face disruption to fuel deliveries as tanker drivers based in Grangemouth walk out in a dispute over pay.

Staff at Turners of Soham, who work on the Q8 Aviation Deliveries contract which provides fuel services for a number of major aviation companies, will down tools until Friday January 14.The strike follows 100% of Unite members voting to take industrial action at the end of December 2021.The Union is blaming a lack of progress after months of negotiations with the company, and warn further walkout dates are to be planned in the coming weeks.Its members based at Grangemouth have been offered an 8.7% increase, despite the same company awarding its drivers in the North West of England 17.5% in October of last year.Turners of Soham reported an operating profit of £57 million in 2021 up from £34 million in 2019, and the company’s Managing Director, Paul Day, has a Rich List estimated personal wealth of £350 million.Unite General Secretary, Sharon Graham, said: "Unite logistic drivers working for Turners of Soham have unanimously backed taking strike action in this dispute over pay."The logistics sector is suffering from chronic staff shortages and the challenge of retaining workers.Falkirk Live brings you the latest headlines from Falkirk and beyond.But did you know all the ways you can stay informed with us?We share live news and exclusive scoops every day so make sure you're following us so we can keep you informed on all things Falkirk!"Therefore, it's baffling why this profitable company is not offering our members the fair pay award they deserve."Unite will resolutely support our members taking strike action to defend jobs, pay and conditions, and we urge the company to get back round