During the upcoming summer season, security officers at Heathrow airport have declared that they will go on strike. This new round of strikes could potentially cause disruption for travellers at the United Kingdom’s most heavily trafficked airport.
Around 2,000 police officers who are part of the Unite union will engage in a strike for a period of 31 days, starting from June 24th up until August 27
The operations at Terminals 3 and 5 will be impacted by security checks for people who are not passengers, which may result in longer waiting times and queues.
According to Unite, there has been a significant increase in its pay dispute with the airport.
According to the statement, the employees have turned down a wage proposal of 10.1% that is below the current inflation rate. The statement further highlights that the Retail Price Index (RPI), which is a measure of inflation, has surged to 11
Despite previous strikes having little effect on passengers at Heathrow airport, the new round of strikes will now involve Terminal 3 workers for the first time. Heathrow’s contingency plans may not be able to fully alleviate the impact of these strikes on travelers.
Heathrow airport has a high volume of air traffic, making it one of the most heavily trafficked airports globally. Individuals from different parts of the United Kingdom may experience
According to BBC’s transport correspondent Katy Austin, the strikes may result in increased waiting times for security checks. However, it is currently uncertain whether any airlines will opt to cancel their flights.
The strikes are happening during peak travel periods such as the Eid festival on June 28th, 29th, and 30th, the start of school holidays on July 21st, 22nd, 23rd, and 24th, and the August bank holiday on August 24th, 25th, 26th, and 27th.
According to a representative of Heathrow, the airport will make every effort to reduce any disturbance caused by the strikes.
The union called Unite has made an unsuccessful attempt to disrupt the airport by organizing strikes on days when there is heavy traffic. However, we are still working on strategies to ensure that journeys are not affected if there are any such strikes in the future.
Most of the coworkers are not in favor of the strikes organized by Unite. A pay raise that exceeds inflation rates for two years is available for the colleagues, but Unite needs to give them a chance to voice their opinion.
The individuals stated that discussions aimed at reaching a resolution regarding the disagreement with Unite will persist.
The days when the strike will occur
Heathrow Airport is facing strikes at a time when it is already facing difficulties due to the pandemic. The company that operates the airport incurred a loss of £139 million in the first quarter of this year.
According to Sharon Graham from Unite, the airport has misplaced its priorities as it is a very affluent company that is expecting high profits and executive bonuses this summer.
PCS union members, who are Border Force personnel at Heathrow airport, carried out several strikes this year, causing the government to bring in military personnel to manage entry gates.
Since last summer, numerous workers from various industries in the UK have been engaged in strike actions. The number of workers participating in the strikes
Many people are asking for better terms and conditions, as well as pay that keeps up with the increasing cost of living. This cost is currently increasing at a rate that hasn’t been seen in almost four decades.
Last summer, there was a lot of confusion and disorder at airports due to strikes and a lack of employees, which happened at the same time as an increase in people wanting to travel after the pandemic.
On Wednesday, Wayne King, who is a regional co-ordinating officer for Unite, stated that customers should anticipate similar experiences.
Due to the strike, it is certain that there will be delays, interruptions, and cancellations. However, Heathrow Airport is fully responsible for this conflict.
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