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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