Chaos looming as airport staff vote to strike
Birmingham Airport will be thrown into chaos over Christmas as up to 200 workers voted for strike action.
The first 12-hour walk-out is planned for November 28 with further action earmarked for December 8, 10, 12, 19, 24, 26, 31 and January 6.
The fire service, engineering, terminals, security and operations will all be affected. If the action goes ahead, Birmingham Airport warned that flights will not be able to take off or land between 6am and 6pm.
The industrial action, announced by trade union Amicus, follows the sacking of two workers.
Union officials said the allegations of unauthorised absence, falsification of records and breaches of trust were without foundation. Amicus said 70% of its members voted to strike.
In a statement, the airport said the action to “disrupt passengers” was “extremely disappointing”.
“[This is] industrial action over a case involving two airfield safety officers dismissed for serious breaches of safety procedures,” the statement said.
“The airport terminal will remain open but flights will not be able to take off or land between 6am and 6pm on each day if the strike action goes ahead. There is a possibility that disruption could continue outside of these times.”
It added that airlines are in the process of making contingency plans.
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Report by Steve Jones
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