10.08.10
Passengers using BAA's six UK airports, including Heathrow, could face a total shutdown over the August bank holiday weekend. Ground staff, firefighters and security guards are expected to vote in favour of a walk-out in a strike vote due to be announced on Thursday, which could lead to the bank holiday chaos.
BAA staff rejected an offer of a 1% pay rise last month and began balloting over strike action. Unite, representing the 6185 workers, said strikes are a ‘last resort’. The union must give 7 days notice of any walk-out, with the very busy bank holiday weekend a likely strike target according to press reports.
Like airline BA, which is standing firm in its negotiations with the Union, BAA is refusing to back down, making strike action more likely.
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