Air cargo strikes to hit Heathrow Airport

Passengers flying from Heathrow Airport should brace themselves for a series of air cargo strikes carried out over the next couple of months.

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According to Swissport, two three-day strikes by Unite cargo staff members have been confirmed so far. The first will start on 27^th June at 6.30am and last until 6.29am on 30^th June. Industrial actions were taken after the Swiss air cargo company refused discussions about a pay claim.

Swissport said that “Siwssport Cargo Services at Heathrow Airport [were] aware of the proposed industrial action my members of Unite. Both Swissport and the trade union are continuing discussions intended to avert the industrial action.”

A second strike is scheduled for 6.30am 4^th July until 6.29am on 7^th July.

Source: UKPA / The Press Association