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Heathrow workers' strike may intensify - union

Heathrow workers' strike may intensify - union

Summary

Workers at Heathrow Airport who help passengers with mobility issues are on strike due to a pay dispute. The union representing them, Unite, warns that the strike will continue and possibly get worse if the issue is not resolved.

Key Facts

  • Around 800 workers from the company Wilson James at Heathrow Airport are on strike.
  • The workers help passengers with restricted mobility.
  • The strike began with 500 workers on April 9, and more than 300 have joined since.
  • Workers are protesting because they say they earn 10% less than similar workers at Gatwick Airport.
  • Some of the striking workers held a protest outside Heathrow's head offices.
  • The union, Unite, wants Heathrow management to push Wilson James for a better pay offer.
  • Wilson James has put plans in place to reduce the disruption caused by the strikes.
  • The union states that the strikes will become more intense over the summer if no agreement is reached.
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