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Gatwick 'Severe' Strikes Threat to Disrupt Flights
Baggage screeners employed by ICTS at Gatwick strike over low wages, affecting flights on 10 days in late August and early September, Unite union said.
- Baggage screeners employed by ICTS at Gatwick Airport will strike in two periods: August 22-26 and August 29 to September 2, disrupting all departing flights.
- The strike follows a pay dispute as these workers earn just above minimum wage despite ICTS’s 110% turnover growth to £170.59 million and a 46.9% profit rise in 2024.
- Unite fully supports the strikers and holds ICTS responsible for the expected disruption, while Gatwick expects to operate a normal summer flight schedule and hopes for a resolution.
- Unite general secretary Sharon Graham highlighted that ICTS possesses sufficient financial resources to provide these employees with a reasonable increase in wages, underscoring the company's ability to meet their pay demands during the ongoing dispute.
- The dispute may escalate if unresolved, but Gatwick remains hopeful ICTS and Unite will reach an agreement to prevent major travel disruptions during these strike periods.
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