Strike News
Immigration staff to strike on eve of Olympics
Members of the Public & Commercial Services Union working at the Home Office, including those employed in the immigration service, have confirmed they will strike on Thursday 26th July. This is just one day ahead of the London 2012 Olympic Games opening ceremony.
ITF comes out in support of strike action at Turkish Airlines
The International Transport Workers’ Federation has condemned the Turkish government’s continuing attempts to deprive citizens of their right to strike, and spoke out in support of airline workers who are resisting its draconian plans. The government is attempting to bring in a legislative amendment that would effectively ban strikes in the aviation industry.
Possible end in sight to Air India pilot strike
An end to the dispute between pilots and management at Air India has moved closer, with strikers agreeing to hold talks. Pilots walked out 18 days ago in a dispute over training, with more than 100 subsequently fired.
Swissport staff at Stansted begin strike
Members of the Unite trade union employed by Swissport at Stansted Airport have started the first of a series of strike actions over changes to scheduling and holiday allocation. The company’s decision to impose roster changes from four days on, two days off to five days on, two days off without agreement will see ramp staff work 14 extra days with no extra pay, argued Unite.
New strike action hits flights in Portugal
Airline passengers travelling to and from Portugal are set to experience delays as air traffic controllers in the country begin three days of strikes. Flight schedules – including those at British Airways and TAP Portugal – have been altered to avoid strike periods, while thousands of other passengers are expected to experience disruption.
Strike set to cause major disruptions at UK airports
Major disruption is expected at UK airports tomorrow as immigration workers stage a one-day strike in a dispute over public sector pensions.
Immigration staff threaten 24 hour strike
Immigration workers have threatened to stage a one-day strike next week which would cause huge disruption at UK airports, including Heathrow which has already been hit by massive delays at border control.
Public strike in Spain to disrupt transport
A general strike has been called in Spain with warnings transportation in the country, including aviation, could be significantly disrupted. The strike may affect public transport as the two largest trade unions in the country walk out in protest over government austerity measures.
Leap year strike sees 131 flights cancelled at Iberia
Spanish flag-carrier Iberia has been forced to cancel 131 flights on February 29th as pilots prepare to walk out on strike. Departures from across Spain and Europe have been cancelled as pilots continue to protest about the Spanish flag carrier’s plans to launch a new low-cost carrier.
Eurostar braced for Belgian strike
A national strike is planned to take place in Belgium on Monday January 30th, which is expected to cause major disruption across the Belgian rail network. As a consequence, Eurostar services to and from Brussels will be unable to operate from 22:00 CET on January 29th to 22:00 CET on January 30th.
Iberia cancels flights as pilots strike
Spanish airline Iberia has been forced to cancel flights today as pilots walk out on strike. More than a third of its flights out of Spain were cancelled as staff walked out in a dispute over the creation of the new low-cost carrier Iberia Express.
Aslef calls London Underground workers out on strike
Thousands of eager shoppers in central London have been hit by delays following the start of a 24 hour tube strike. Train drivers union Aslef called members out on strike following a dispute over demands for additional pay for working on a public holiday.