Border Force to strike in February
Strike action will impact international arrivals to the UK
The Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union has announced Civil Service industrial action impacting Border Force operations.
The proposed dates of strike action are 1 February and 2 February (until 7am).
Strikes will impact international arrivals at all UK air and maritime ports as well as those travelling to the UK from UK border controls in Calais, Dunkirk and Coquelles in Northern France.
The UK government has advised those travelling on these days to ‘be prepared to face longer wait times’ and to ‘check the latest advice from their operators before travelling’. It is also encouraging that all passengers who are eligible to use eGates should do so where available.
The government also stated: “Please be patient and respect officers who are working to keep our citizens safe and border secure, and supporting travellers during the strike action.”
This new action follows the strikes that took place over Christmas and New Year at UK airports.
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