Unions stand ready to help deliver welcome in investment in Doncaster Sheffield Airport

The reopening is expected to generate over 5,000 jobs, contribute £5 billion to the regional economy, and support critical local infrastructure. NEYH TUC has committed to playing a key role in ensuring that this development delivers fair, decent, unionised jobs and benefits all workers across the region.

“This significant investment in our region is welcome news,” said Dave Pike, Regional Secretary of NEYH TUC. “It will provide a real boost to the local economy and will mean thousands of local jobs. But it’s vital these are good quality, unionised jobs for the region to properly feel the benefits. We stand ready to work with the mayor and the employer to deliver this. That’s how you boost living standards and get growth that benefits local working people. Sustainability is vital too. We are committed to working with the Combined Authority in delivering this development sustainably to ensure good quality jobs remain in the long term.”

NEYH TUC is urging Doncaster Council and the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) to continue exploring cleaner aviation options for the site over time. Unions have highlighted the importance of ensuring the new opportunities created by the airport’s reopening are sustainable and long-lasting, aligning with wider goals for a greener and fairer regional economy.

The union body remains committed to supporting sustainable economic growth and is ready to work in partnership to ensure the reopening of Doncaster Sheffield Airport benefits workers, businesses and communities alike.