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Unite Ballots Ground Staff as Glasgow Airport Faces July Strike Threat

Management at Glasgow Airport Ltd, ICTS Central Search and Swissport is reviewing ballot results to head off a July 18 strike following imminent consultative votes on revised pay offers

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Overview

  • About 450 Unite members at Glasgow Airport Ltd, ICTS Central Search and Swissport are on course for a July 18 strike over unresolved pay and conditions.
  • At Glasgow Airport Ltd, 98.7% of members backed industrial action after rejecting a 4% pay offer and accusing management of bad-faith negotiations.
  • Unite plans consultative ballots next week on revised pay offers from ICTS and Swissport in a bid to secure improved basic pay, shift allowances and overtime rates.
  • Swissport staff are contesting short-notice rotas, chronic fatigue and health and safety issues, with ICTS central search officers seeking staffing and pay enhancements.
  • Glasgow Airport Ltd says it is reviewing ballot results and remains open to sensible talks to avert significant travel disruption during the peak summer period.