Heathrow Airport: Unite Union Members to Strike Over Job Changes
Approximately 800 workers at Heathrow Airport, represented by the Unite union, have announced plans to go on strike from May 7 to May 13.
The strike is in response to the airport's decision to outsource jobs in passenger services, trolley operations, and security.
Unite claims this action is "deplorable" and contradicts the airport's statement that they are reorganizing operations to improve customer results.
The strike is separate from a previous 72-hour walkout involving 50 refueling staff on May 4.
Unite union is working to protect jobs, pay, and conditions for its members at Heathrow Airport, who are facing changes aimed at increasing profits for the airport's management.
The management denies any job losses and is in discussions with Unite regarding the impact on a small number of employees.
Unite has threatened potential industrial action, but the airport spokesperson asserts that operations will continue smoothly and customers need not be concerned.