Airport faces bank holiday strike
11.08.09
Baggage handlers, cleaners and aircraft refuellers at Manchester Airport are being balloted about potential strike action in a dispute over pay. If the vote is approved, the Unite union said that strike action could take place over the peak August bank holiday weekend.
The 300 workers are employed by Swissport, Rentokil/Initial and ASIG are being balloted over strike action. The union says that disputes are over plans to impose a pay freeze and to renege on a pay deal agreed in 2008.
Unite regional officer Lawrence Chapple-Gill said: ‘We are not oblivious to the economic climate, and understand the impact any industrial action would have on travellers during the busy summer period, but these employers are asking low-waged workers to bear the full brunt of companies' attempts to adjust costs.'
‘Unite is prepared to work with the employers to find short-term solutions in the current economic climate. We urge the companies to start negotiating seriously and reward our members for their continued commitment.’
The union will announce the ballot results on August 17, and must give 7 days notice of planned strike dates.
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