London Gatwick Airport (LGW/EGKK) is braced for a series of strikes by baggage screeners employed by ICTS over the late summer holiday period.
The first strike is scheduled to start on August 22nd, running until August 26th, and then again over the bank holiday weekend from August 29th to September 2nd.
Baggage screeners employed by ICTS are among the lowest-paid workers at the airport, according to Unite, despite playing a vital security role.
Unite also points out that ICTS turnover has grown 110% in the last 5 years, with the company making a pre-tax profit of £6.1 million in 2024.
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “ICTS has more than enough money to offer these workers a fair pay rise. Not doing so is just corporate greed. ICTS’ Gatwick workers will receive Unite’s complete backing for as long as it takes during their strikes for fair pay.”
The strikes could lead to severe delays in the screening of baggage for flights during that period, causing delays and possibly cancellations of flights.
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