Airport staff may strike during World Cup and Commonwealth Games
Hundreds of airport workers in Scotland have voted in favor of strike action over pay disputes, potentially impacting the World Cup and Commonwealth Games. The trade union Unite has indicated that strike dates will be announced soon, which could lead to significant disruptions. Employers, including Menzies Aviation, are expressing disappointment but claim to have contingency plans in place to minimize service interruptions.
- ▪Nearly 700 staff at Edinburgh and Glasgow Airports voted for strike action over pay disputes.
- ▪The strikes could coincide with major events like the World Cup and Commonwealth Games.
- ▪Menzies Aviation stated they have contingency plans to minimize disruption during potential strikes.
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Airport staff may strike during World Cup and Commonwealth GamesJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleGetty ImagesAround 370 of the striking workers are based at Edinburgh AirportHundreds of workers at Scotland's two busiest airports have backed taking strike action over the summer in a row over pay.Nearly 700 staff at Edinburgh and Glasgow Airports voted in favour of walking out, potentially during the World Cup, Commonwealth Games and school summer holidays.Trade union Unite said the action, which involves staff working for three different employers, would cause severe disruption to services, with strike dates to be announced in due course.One of the employers, Menzies Aviation, said it was disappointed by the strike threat but said it had contingency plans in place to minimise…
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