Security staff to go on strike at Aberdeen Airport
Summary
Security staff at Aberdeen Airport, who handle baggage checks, plan to strike for 14 days because pay talks with their employer ICTS HBS Security have failed. The strike could cause major delays at the airport, and the union urges the company to resume negotiations to avoid disruption.Key Facts
- The strike will last 14 consecutive days starting Monday.
- The workers involved are mainly baggage screening staff.
- The union representing them is Unite.
- Pay negotiations between Unite and ICTS HBS Security broke down despite help from Acas, a government service that tries to resolve disputes.
- Similar strikes were avoided recently at Glasgow and Edinburgh airports after pay deals were reached.
- Unite warns the strike will cause significant delays at Aberdeen Airport.
- The union says ICTS is a profitable company that can afford to increase pay.
- Both Aberdeen Airport and ICTS have been asked to comment but no public response is noted.
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