More strikes at Heathrow Airport in May
Security staff will strike for eight days in a dispute over pay
Security staff at London Heathrow airport will strike for eight days during the month of May.
This follows recent strikes around the Easter weekend and school holidays.
Strike action by the Unite union will take place on 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 25, 26 and 27 May. The union said the action would cause ‘inevitable disruption and delays’ particularly around the coronation of King Charles when many people are expected to travel to the UK.
Sharon Graham, the Unite general secretary, said: “This dispute is bound to escalate, with more workers being balloted and disruption set to continue throughout the summer.”
A spokesperson for the airport said: “We kept Heathrow running smoothly during the first 10 days of Unite’s failed industrial action, and passengers can have confidence that we will do so again this time. We will not let Unite disrupt the flow of visitors to the UK during such an important period for the country."
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